Defenders

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

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

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

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

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

Barcelona Seize your chance in the first team by learning from old hands, says the Spanish international

Manchester City Warm up your vocal cords and throw yourself in the line of fire with six lessons in leadership from Manchester City and Belgium’s super-skipper

Brazil Be your team’s most feared attacking threat with guidance from the Real Madrid and Selecao legend

Passing You’ll stop any team playing through you with a little teamwork, organisation and communication, says Jimmy Gilligan, Nottingham Forest first team coach

Arsenal The Arsenal and England right back on standing up to a box of tricks