1 Haaland has one objective: score goals. They stay forward and focus on making runs in behind the defence, hoping to fashion a chance to score. 2 Kvaratskhelia a wide attacker who begins on the wing, but will regularly cut inside onto their preferred foot to shoot or play the final pass. They tend to run in behind the defence.3 Foden a wide attacker who begins on the wing, but will regularly cut inside onto their preferred foot to shoot or play the final pass. They tend to run in behind the defence 4 Wirtz an attack-minded midfielder who plays in the "hole" behind the strikers. Their well-timed runs into the box will result in plenty of goal-scoring opportunities 5 Pedri this player tends to be the creative fulcrum of a midfield, given license to roam and create space and opportunities for attacks. Likely to be out of position if the opposition counters 6 Vitinha This player tends to be the creative fulcrum of a midfield, given license to roam and create space and opportunities for attacks. Likely to be out of position if the opposition counters 7 Balde Though technically a defender, this player will be more concerned with getting forward, and offering with to their team's attacks 8 Bastoni a modern centre back who is as comforable playing offside as playing the ball. Capable of moving forward or wider to support build-up play 9 Militao a ball-winning centre back who will step forward from the defensive line to make tackles, intercept passes, and lead the press 10 Kounde a wide defender that will prioritise protecting their own goal, by staying back, holding the defensive line, and offering a passing option to release pressure 11 Maignan a modern goalkeeper who is able to stop attacks and support build-up play as a passing option

2013Players will vary between forward runs and coming short. The team's transition to their in-possession shape will be steady rather than sudden.
A balanced approach between pressure and defensive stability.