2 Defence 3 Midfield 1 Forward Slightly defencive, if you are doing well could change so that have 1 defence and 2 forwards.
Make sure that the wings keep wide and act as extra forwards in attack. Defensive push up and help when only one oppistion with them other wise the player is wasted.
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