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Play the killer pass like Steven Gerrard
By Alfred Galustian last updated
Steven Gerrard Keep possession and then unleash the visionary through ball with this guide from Coerver Coaching
Harry Winks: Passing, pressing and five-a-side
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Passing Harry Winks talks to FourFourTwo about adjusting to the pressing game, the benefits of 5-a-side and the art of the pass.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Modern midfielders need to be athletes
By Ben Welch last updated
Stamina Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek explains to FFT why modern midfielders must be athletes as well as technicians
Xabi Alonso's passing masterclass
By Alec Fenn published
Passing The pass-master discusses the art of ball striking, his favourite midfielders and watching other sports to improve his game
How to improve your passing
By Alec Fenn published
Passing If you want to fizz passes like Toni Kroos or Andrea Pirlo, then have a browse through our selection of training drills and articles on the art of passing
James Milner’s guide to the off-season
By Ben Welch last updated
James Milner James Milner gives us his guide to rest, training and nutrition during the off season
Patrick Vieira: How to be a midfield destroyer
By Ben Welch last updated
Arsenal Give your defence round the clock security with the help of France’s former midfield general
Marco Verratti: How to be a deep-lying playmaker
By Alberto Santi published
Marco Verratti Stand guard in front of the back four and pull the strings in possession, with advice from PSG’s Italian pivot
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