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Jordi Alba: Be a full-throttle full-back
By Andrew Murray last updated
Barcelona Want to tear up and down the flank all game? Spain’s attacking defender has what you need
Jamie Carragher: Find your voice on the pitch
By James Maw last updated
Jamie Carragher Drive your team forward with encouragement, not an avalanche of fault-finding, insists Carra
Full-back: How to attack
By Ben Welch last updated
Southampton Add an attacking dimension to your full-back play with tactical tips from former Scotland boss George Burley
Ryan Bertrand: Be ready for any challenge
By Ben Welch last updated
Southampton Stand up to every type of opponent and come out on top thanks to insight from Southampton's indomitable full-back
Wes Brown: Fergie's hairdryer, crunching tackles and management
By Ben Welch last updated
Heading The former Manchester United defender tells FFT how Sir Alex Ferguson's rage made him a better player, his love of a crunching tackle and his desire to become a manager
Dani Alves: Suffocate the opposition
By Andrew Murray last updated
Barcelona Swarm your rivals and win back possession with these tips from the Brazilian pressing machine
Hector Bellerin: How to play as an attacking full-back
By Andrew Murray last updated
Hector Bellerin Athleticism, mental strength and tactical acumen – you need the lot if you want to succeed on the flank, says Arsenal’s buccaneering Spaniard
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