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Wes Brown: Fergie's hairdryer, crunching tackles and management
By Ben Welch last updated
Heading The former Manchester United defender tells FFT how Sir Alex Ferguson's rage made him a better player, his love of a crunching tackle and his desire to become a manager
Dani Alves: Suffocate the opposition
By Andrew Murray last updated
Barcelona Swarm your rivals and win back possession with these tips from the Brazilian pressing machine
Hector Bellerin: How to play as an attacking full-back
By Andrew Murray last updated
Hector Bellerin Athleticism, mental strength and tactical acumen – you need the lot if you want to succeed on the flank, says Arsenal’s buccaneering Spaniard
Aaron Cresswell: Bouncing back from rejection
By James Maw published
Aaron Cresswell Hard graft will help you get back on track, says the West Ham United full-back
Gary Neville: Forge a menacing full-back and winger partnership
By Ben Welch last updated
Gary Neville Form a potent partnership between full-back and winger thanks to these tactical tips from former Manchester United and England defender, Gary Neville
Nemanja Vidic: How to press high up the pitch
By Ben Welch last updated
Nemanja Vidic Inter Milan defender Nemanja Vidic tells you how to drive your defence up the pitch
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