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Nullify the threat of an attacking full-back
Stuart Pearce Shackle the opposition's adventurous full-back with tactical tips from Nottingham Forest gaffer, Stuart Pearce
Nemanja Vidic: Block off the path to goal
Nemanja Vidic Whether you’re up against a big bruiser or a speed demon, Inter Milan’s Serbian defender has the answers
Shield the ball like Philipp Lahm
Philipp Lahm Follow this drill to learn the secrets of the German midfielder's flawless ball retention
Full-backs: How to defend against a 4-3-3
Pace Are you a full-back? Do you find yourself in a tactical pickle when the opposition play 4-3-3? Don't worry. Stuart Pearce can help
Run with the ball like Dani Alves
Barcelona The Barcelona and Brazil right-back is a dynamo in possession – and you can be, too
Aymeric Laporte: 7 rules for the modern defender
Aymeric Laporte Manchester City's ball-playing centre-back Aymeric Laporte tells you the 7 rules you must obey to be a centre-back in a passing system
James Tomkins: Handling different opponents
West Ham United West Ham’s dependable centre back explains how to tailor your defensive strategy for a variety of opponents
