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Sebastien Bassong: How to defend against a target man
By Andrew Murray last updated
Sébastien Bassong Nullify the threat of a target man with tips from Norwich City's Cameroon international, Sebastien Bassong

Michael Dawson: How to stop a livewire
By Joe Brewin last updated
Michael Dawson Keep pint-sized sharp-shooters at bay with advice from Hull City’s 6ft 2in defender

Ledley King: How to stop a top striker
By Ben Welch last updated
Tottenham Ledley King discusses the art of defending and the best strikers he's played with and against

Giorgio Chiellini: Anger management
By Simone Stenti last updated
Psychology Keep your emotions in check on the big occasion by focusing on the plan, says the Azzurri rock

Gareth Southgate: How to defend set-pieces
By Ben Welch last updated
Gareth Southgate Use this advice from England U21 manager Gareth Southgate to withstand dead ball deliveries

Roberto Carlos: Play like a Brazilian full-back
By Andrew Murray last updated
Brazil Be your team’s most feared attacking threat with guidance from the Real Madrid and Selecao legend

Kompany: 6 ways to improve your leadership
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester City Warm up your vocal cords and throw yourself in the line of fire with six lessons in leadership from Manchester City and Belgium’s super-skipper

Marc Bartra: Graduate with honours
By Andy Mitten published
Barcelona Seize your chance in the first team by learning from old hands, says the Spanish international
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