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The holding role: Press space, not players
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Don't waste energy hounding players, cut off the options to regain possession, says England midfielder Michael Carrick

Michu: Break through the defence
By Ben Welch last updated
Michu Former Swansea City attacking-midfielder reveals the secrets to bursting into the box from deep – and shares a handy drill to help you practise your skills

Is this the most intelligent club in England?
By Alec Fenn published
Mental Preparation FFT visits Southampton to find out how the club are educating their next generation to be as intelligent in the classroom as they are on the pitch

Rio: Handling different types of striker
By Hugh Sleight last updated
Manchester United How do you combat strikers as different as Lionel Messi and Kevin Davies? Rio Ferdinand reveals all...

Kieran Gibbs: How to become a full-back
By Ben Welch last updated
Arsenal Transform from winger to defender with these expert tips from Arsenal starlet Kieran Gibbs

8 drills every training session needs
By Ben Welch last updated
Lucozade Up your game with our downloadable training guide

Peter Taylor: Outfox your marker
By Huw Davies last updated
test Former winger and England U20 head coach Peter Taylor on getting the better of your marker

6 ways to improve your leadership skills
By Ben Welch last updated
Psychology Win friends and influence people with sports psychologist Richard Nugent, who’s worked with Liverpool and Newcastle
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