Zipflashly

I'm happy with my offence but my back 5 are still leaking (Dl Cb Cb Dr, DMC) does anyone have a suitable set of mentalities/closing down/marking instructions that will help keep clean sheets.

(I usually hold a defensive line at 'one above' deep)

Assume that they are all internationals.

D4vid Beckham

A simple advice. Do not allow your dc to run forward so that you won't get caught when your opponents counter attack.

ubos

Would like to hear who actually have their dcs on Forward Runs on often? A deep defensive line would invite pressure, personally I prefer a push up d-line if your defenders are pacy and can cover back promptly. Your DMC should also be protecting your back four by closing down and putting in crunch tackles to win the ball and initiate possible counter attacks. Look at Cleon's Sheff Utd project thread for ideas on setting up your defence.

SSJ3-BROLLY

DC-rarely closing down so they hold their positions,DR/DL-high closing down to stop crosses,DMC-high closing down to clean up infront of DC