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Pro TipsGareth Southgate
Former England internationalTwo-time League Cup winner, made more than 600 appearances for Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. Represented England 57 times and managed Boro between 2006-09. Spent a brief period at the FA as the head of elite development. Now working for ITV as a pundit.
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TacticsDefending against a 4-3-2-1
Gareth Southgate tells you how to quash the Christmas Tree formation
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Pro TipsDon't make these classic defensive mistakes
Former England defender Gareth Southgate reveals the common defensive errors you need to avoid
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Pro TipsGareth Southgate: How to build a strong defensive unit
The former England stopper on what it takes to forge a formidable defence
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TacticsGareth Southgate: Defending against width
Make sure your defence stays watertight when the opposition overload the wings with tips from Gareth Southgate
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PsychologySouthgate: Recovering from a setback
Confidence crippled after a mistake? Don't worry, get back to your best, with help from former England defender Gareth Southgate
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Pro TipsSouthgate: What you need to win the cup
Two-time league cup winner Gareth Southgate talks you through cup glory
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Pro TipsSouthgate: Get your head on a goal kick
Gareth Southgate talks you through attacking the opposition keeper's goal kicks, head on
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Pro TipsSouthgate: Defend without tackling
Gareth Southgate, talks you through defending effectively without going to ground
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Pro TipsSouthgate: Playing out from the back
Former England centre back Gareth Southgate reveals his tips on playing out from the back with confidence
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Pro TipsSouthgate: Defending a lead under pressure
1-0 up with 10 minutes to go? Don't sweat it - former England defender Gareth Southgate is on hand to talk you through holding onto a lead