Defenders

West Ham United West Ham’s dependable centre back explains how to tailor your defensive strategy for a variety of opponents

Nemanja Vidic Whether you’re up against a big bruiser or a speed demon, Inter Milan’s Serbian defender has the answers

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

Manchester City The Manchester City and France full-back on creating consistency in your game

Sébastien Bassong Nullify the threat of a target man with tips from Norwich City's Cameroon international, Sebastien Bassong

Michael Dawson Keep pint-sized sharp-shooters at bay with advice from Hull City’s 6ft 2in defender

Tottenham Ledley King discusses the art of defending and the best strikers he's played with and against

Psychology Keep your emotions in check on the big occasion by focusing on the plan, says the Azzurri rock

Gareth Southgate Use this advice from England U21 manager Gareth Southgate to withstand dead ball deliveries