Tactics

Gareth Southgate Zonal marking, false nines, Christmas trees and catenaccio - how do you explain all that to 11 players? Keep it simple, says the former Middlesbrough boss

test Former Scotland boss, Craig Brown, explains how to counter-attack to devastating effect

Pace Former Reading boss Brian McDermott says you need to press high, create pressure and be brave 

Peter Taylor Make sure your wide men are pulling their weight defensively, with this guide from Peter Taylor

Psychology Goal-grabber turned gaffer Iain Dowie on turning a bench-warmer into a match-winner

Possession Full-backs are key when playing against 10 men, says former Portsmouth manager Paul Hart

Crossing Use this drill from the Nike Academy to rip through the opposition's back four

Whether it’s a title decider, cup final or relegation six-pointer, you won’t be at a loss with FFT’s five-step guide to sleeping, eating and mentally preparing

Graham Taylor Time's running out and you desperately need to score. Lump it forward, right? Not quite say Graham Taylor and George Burley

Chelsea Hit a team on the break with tactical advice from Champions League winning gaffer Carlo Ancelotti