Alec Fenn
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'Ivanovic was tough, he was so big for a full-back'
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Speed Southampton's Nathan Redmond tells FFT about the toughest defenders he's faced, adapting to the No.10 role and leaving defenders for dead

The big interview: Nigel de Jong – "I liked being the underdog at Man City. People only knew United, but we wanted to change that"
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The Big Interview Why is he called ‘The Lawnmower’? What was it like to be part of Manchester City's transformation? And has he spoken to Xabi Alonso since the 2010 World Cup Final? Your questions answered in July 2018...

Soccer Supplement: Injury recovery formula
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Nutrition We try out Soccer Supplement's injury recovery formula - which could speed up your return from injury

Can you coach a child from two-years-old?
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Passing In his book ‘Football starts at home’, coaching expert Tom Byer explains how ball manipulation can be learnt by children as young as two-years-old

4 pre-season breakfasts
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Recovery Fuel your training sessions with four healthy breakfast options you can make in double quick time

Why do footballers get cramp?
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Southampton We spoke to Southampton’s director of performance, Mo Gimpel, to find out why muscles seize up unexpectedly during games and how you can prevent it

Shin pads for players who hate shin pads
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Injuries A G-Form shin pad fits like a sock, never moves, provides armour-like protection and adapts to every tackle – here’s how next-gen guards work…

How to brush off your marker
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Strength These five muscle-building moves from Nike trainer Courtney Fearon will help you to throw players off the ball

How to stay calm under pressure
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Psychology Deliver when it matters most thanks to expert advice from performance psychologist Charlie Unwin

Desailly: Pogba must play as a holding midfielder
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France Former France centre-back Marcel Desailly says Paul Pogba must play as a defensive midfielder if France are to have a successful World Cup

How to survive your dressing room initiation
By Alec Fenn published
Pre-season Transferred to a new club this summer? Warm up your vocal chords and practise your chat-up lines as we prepare you for the very worst of welcomes from your team-mates

Tried and tested: VIPR training
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Strength FFT gets a sweat on with some loaded movement training - find out what it is and how to use it in your next training session

Defoe: Redknapp told me not to bother with a medical... "Just score goals"
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Jermain Defoe The 34-year-old has tells FourFourTwo he has a special relationship with his former boss, and that the pair still exchange text messages

Juan Mata: Why size doesn't matter
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Passing The playmaker talks about giving big defenders the slip, finding space and why his brain is his most important weapon

How to sharpen your change of direction
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Speed Strength and conditioning coach Sam Pepys puts you through a core workout that will help you to twist and turn at speed

How to measure your body fat like a Premier League footballer
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Stamina Arsenal are using cutting edge X-ray technology to accurately measure the body fat and lean muscle mass of their players - find out how it works and how you can get the Premier League treatment

Is football producing enough leaders?
By Alec Fenn published
Les Ferdinand Les Ferdinand discusses whether football is producing enough leaders and how his non-league background shaped his character

How to build match fitness - and maintain it
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Stamina Unfit? Not played in months? Charlton’s first team sports scientist, Josh Hornby, reveals the sessions he uses with players to build up fitness and then maintain it

How to film your games without a cameraman
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Passing New cutting edge technology will enable amateur clubs to film games without hiring a cameraman

Are you as fit as a Premier League academy player?
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Strength We asked Leicester City’s strength and conditioning coach Matt Willmott about the physical demands of academy football

Breathing techniques for football
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Stamina Nobody wants to spend pre-season panting like a dog. These simple breathing exercises will help you take control of your tiring lungs

Alan Shearer: How to respond to a bad result
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England The former England captain tells you to focus on the positives, thrive on criticism and believe in your team-mates

How did Zlatan recover from an ACL injury in seven months?
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Strength A new surgical technique could have helped Zlatan Ibrahimovic to recover from an ACL injury in just seven months
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