The English Premier League has for a long time been regarded as one of Europe's strongest leagues. A league that prides itself on physicality and hard work, its centre-backs have always been highly regarded. Nothing typifies English football like a commanding centre-back who is very strong, tackles hard and competes actively in the air. The advent of the Premier League and the arrival of foreign influences in style and coaching have modified the makeup of the English centre-back. Nowadays, they are required to be technically proficient on the ball as well as retaining the old attributes. This evolution has produced some of the finest English centre-backs in the nation's history. Here is a...
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