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Know your enemy
By Huw Davies published
Pre-match Opposition teams generally fall into one of the following five categories. FourFourTwo shows you how to spot each one of them
Jack Butland: Prepare for your biggest game
By Ben Welch last updated
Psychology England’s youngest ever keeper, Stoke City’s Jack Butland, on getting ready for a life-changing contest. It’s just like any other match... honest
Nicklas Bendtner: Forge unbreakable confidence
By Titus Chalk last updated
Psychology You need brassbound faith in order to strut around the pitch like a boss, says Lord Bendtner
Richards: Pre-match preparation
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester City Get plenty of rest in between games and you'll play harder, for longer, says Micah Richards
Jay Bothroyd: Get the best out of your ability
By Vithushan Ehantharajah last updated
Jay Bothroyd Bad boy turned England international on how to drop the attitude and fulfill your potential
Sebastien Bassong: Rise to the big occasion
By Ben Welch last updated
Psychology You need to be excited, but relaxed if you want to thrive on those spotlight moments, says Norwich City's Cameroon defender
How to stay calm under pressure
By Alec Fenn published
Psychology Deliver when it matters most thanks to expert advice from performance psychologist Charlie Unwin
What your game can learn from... Mixed martial arts
By Ben Welch last updated
Strength Outthink, outrun and outkick your opponent with advice from Michael ‘The Count’ Bisping, the UK’s number one fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
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