It's hardly the best time to be a full-back when you consider the plethora of top-quality wingers bombing up and down football pitches across the world.
With the mentality of a winger now seemingly evolved to incorporate an insatiable goal-lust to go with their gallons of creativity, it's enough to send defenders to an early grave. However, slowly but surely they are fighting back.
As a former full-back himself, Brighton boss Chris Hughton believes that the key is to give yourself a chance, while working with your teammates to limit service to the wide-man.
Here's Chris to explain...
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