Defence Quote by Andrew Robertson

As long as everyone does their part - the attackers score the goals, and the defenders keep the clean sheets - then you can't…

— Trent Alexander-Arnold

We believe defending is very much a team job, and we can't just rely on a back four and a goalkeeper.

— Roy Hodgson

To build more interest in goalkeeping, we have to change how people think and report on goalkeepers. You are not just there to keep…

— Karen Bardsley

As a defence, we have to strive for that clean sheet while also giving the attacking players the licence to go and create.

— Gary Cahill

It's always good for us to score as attacking players and to help the team get the three points.

— Jesse Lingard

When we play with three at the back, we need active players, who tie up the opposition and play passes forward.

— Joachim Low

A clean sheet is not just for me, it's for all of us. It's the defence, the midfield and strikers, that shows how strong…

— Andre Onana

It takes brains. It's not like a forward, where you can get away with scoring and not play defense. On defense you have to…

— Chris Chelios

We will work hard towards getting better and keeping clean sheets because sometimes we may only be able to score one goal and we…

— Joel Matip

There's no point playing up front just because you want to be the one who scores the goals. Make sure you have a knack…

— Harry Kane

I want to bring something where I'm going to help us create goal-scoring opportunities. Whether that's me just being able to play short passes…

— Stephanie Labbe

Sometimes you just square the ball, and somebody else shoots, but some assists are so nice, and the passing is very important. We creators…

— Kevin De Bruyne