We caught up with Harry Maguire last week to discuss defending, an aspect of the game that will be crucial during the Euros.

Select the short video clip below to find out what Harry Maguire thinks central defenders need to do, and the skills he tries to use, during a game.

How do you help your young players develop the skills Harry mentions? Are there any other skills you like to integrate into practice? Share your thoughts with other community members by commenting below. Let’s get the discussion going.

If you want to read more about this area, check out our article Developing central defenders of the future.