Football Technique
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Michael Carrick: Protecting the back four
From fighting fires started by the opposition to making attacking surges from deep, Manchester United's midfield sentry explains the art of the holding role
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Steven Pienaar: Sharpen your skills
Improve your skills and emulate Everton’s finest with these tips from Steven Pienaar
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Steven Pienaar: Pick the perfect pass
Try these tips from Steven Pienaar to help you make the right choices on the ball
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Train to win
Gain the edge over a winger with skill-specific training drills from Arsenal full-back, Carl Jenkinson
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Make the ball stick to your feet
Dutch winger Ibrahim Afellay on slaloming through the opposition
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Win every tackle
Here's how Arsenal full-back, Carl Jenkinson makes every challenge count
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Stand up to the opposition
Stall a winger’s charge by staying on your feet, insists Newcastle full-back Danny Simpson
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Victor Valdes' guide to shot-stopping
Shot-stopping is the one skill a goalkeeper simply can’t do without. Learn how Barcelona’s number one pulls off those improbable saves
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Victor Valdes' guide to winning one-on-ones
Beat the striker by narrowing the angle and shrinking the goal, says Barcelona goalkeeper, Victor Valdes
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Victor Valdes' guide to collecting crosses
Dominate the penalty box and snatch crosses out of the sky, thanks to expert tips from Barcelona goalkeeper, Victor Valdes
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Play like Spain: Fast finishing
Dither in front of goal no more. Supercharge the speed of your finishing with this shooting drill from Coerver Coaching
