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Myles Lewis-Skelly At Arsenal Vs Lewis Hall At Newcastle United & How To Defend Like Paolo Maldini
Today, we have a player analysis piece on whether Myles Lewis-Skelly or Lewis Hall fits Thomas Tuchel's England tactics best as well as a tactical theory piece on defending like Paolo Maldini.
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Today’s TFA Posts ⚽
Since Ashley Cole’s international retirement, left-back has been a problem position for the England National Team.
Luke Shaw has performed well when called upon.
Still, regular injuries have limited his involvement and often forced Gareth Southgate to look to an out-of-position Kieran Trippier in recent tournaments.
Yet, as Thomas Tuchel steps into the role of England Manager, England has had a sudden emergence of full-back talent.
Youngsters Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly have both broken into the first team at their respective clubs, and look set to give Tuchel a good selection headache as we head towards the 2026 World Cup.
This player analysis article will examine the two profiles and analyse their strengths and weaknesses, before assessing which player may be more suited to a Thomas Tuchel starting XI for England.
Few players can boast the longevity of having matched up against both Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo.
In fact, only one player comes to mind.
His name is Paolo Maldini.
Though he played in a different era, Il Capitano’s brilliance on the pitch leaves us with timeless lessons in defending.
This tactical analysis is part retro scouting report, part tactical theory.
We’ll explore the core principles that made Maldini the defender he was, highlighting those characteristics for a contemporary audience.
By the end, we will have concrete ideas to take with us to the training ground, whether as coaches or players.
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