Alec James Fenn
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Patrick Vieira: How to defend as a unit
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Patrick Vieira Patrick Vieira explains how to use a drill used by himself, Arsene Wenger and Roberto Mancini to stop players from receiving the ball in between the lines
Eat, train and focus like an Olympian
By Alec James Fenn published
Strength Five-time Olympic medalist Max Whitlock reveals his training and performance secrets, which you can use to stay fit, injury-free and focused
Ballack: Kante isn't the best midfielder in the world
By Alec James Fenn published
N'Golo Kante The former Germany captain has told FourFourTwo that he is impressed with the France international, but believes he still has much to do before being regarded as the game's finest middle man.
Robert Pires: How to cut in from the wing
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Barclays Premier League Former Arsenal winger Robert Pires reveals how to wreak havoc by cutting in from the wing, his toughest opponent, and why he thinks he could've been a top No. 10
Michael Owen: How Drogba changed English football
By Alec James Fenn published
Michael Owen Michael Owen has told FourFourTwo that Didier Drogba's ability to play as a lone striker prompted clubs to stop playing 4-4-2.
Fancy entering Neymar Jr's Five tournament? Step this way...
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Neymar Win a place at Neymar Jr and Red Bull's Five World finals in Brazil by entering your team into one of 13 five-a-side tournaments across the UK
Why AFC Wimbledon's academy wear odd socks
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Passing Wearing odd socks is helping AFC Wimbledon's youngsters become two footed. The club's academy manager, Jeremy Sauer, explains how...
How video games keep Tom Heaton's reflexes sharp
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Mental Preparation Find out how Burnley's Tom Heaton uses his Nintendo to keep his reflexes razor sharp
West Brom launch digital scouting programme
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Dribbling Talented youngsters are being invited to film themselves completing a football challenge, which could see them win a contract at the club
Why young players are at risk of growth injuries
By Alec James Fenn published
Strength Twenty-one per cent of injuries in Blackburn's academy between 2011 and 2015 were growth-related - FFT finds out why and what the club have done to tackle the problem
How PSV are using brain tests to scout talent
By Alec James Fenn published
Mental Preparation PSV are using brain tests to measure their academy players' football IQ and help them predict if they have the potential to become first team stars
4 pre-season snack recipes
By Alec James Fenn published
Mental Preparation Fuel and recover from your pre-season training with these 4 snack recipes from Tottenham and FC Copenhagen nutritionist Liam Holmes
Tyre circuit workout for football
By Alec James Fenn published
Stamina This circuit training workout from strength and conditioning coach Cameron Goff will develop your power and cardiovascular fitness
How you could get scouted online
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Non-League A new online platform could help amateur players get scouted with the click of a button
Why England U21s play Subbuteo at half-time
By Alec James Fenn published
Mental Preparation Subbuteo has become a useful tactical tool for England Under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd and his players during half-time team talks
How to design a Premier League gym programme
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Strength Performance expert and author of 'The Strength & Conditioning Bible: How to train like a pro athlete', Nick Grantham, reveals how Premier League footballers train in the gym and how you can copy them
Willian on speed, intelligence and curling free-kicks
By Alec James Fenn published
Chelsea Chelsea winger Willian shares his tips on playing at top speed, using your brain to beat your opponent and the art of taking the perfect free-kick
Kinesiology tape v dynamic tape
By Alec James Fenn published
Recovery Coloured and patterned tape has become trendy in top-level football, but which is best for avoiding injuries?
Gareth Bale: Why sleep is crucial to my game
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Recovery Real Madrid star Gareth Bale explains why rest is so important for his game, the advice he received from a sleep expert and how he recovers on the road
Are goalscorers born or made?
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Shooting Are goalscorers born or made? Do you have to be selfish to be a striker? Is finding the back of the net the hardest job in football? FFT finds out…
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