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Vedran Corluka had a busy first half at right-back, as did Younes Kaboul in the second.

Rafael van der Vaart shows Spurs' strikers the way to goal | David Hytner 2011

By bringing on Nani for Rafael da Silva and with Valencia retreating to right-back, Sir Alex Ferguson showed his confidence, too.

Manchester United's dominance built on industry of Wayne Rooney 2011

The Train, Michael Essien, is trundling between stations; Florent Malouda is quiet again; Mikel is ponderous and clumsy; José Bosingwa has lost thrust at right-back and before the Wigan game Drogba and Anelka had 16 Premier League goals between them.

Carlo Ancelotti on the precipice as Chelsea prepare for Old Trafford | Paul Hayward 2011

Bale has excelled in Europe's elite club competition this season, scoring a stunning hat-trick at San Siro last autumn against Internazionale and then embarrassing the Brazil right-back, Maicon, as Spurs won convincingly in the return fixture at White Hart Lane.

Peter Crouch says England can stop Wales if they stop Gareth Bale 2011

And Flanagan, who excelled at right-back in the absence of the injured Glen Johnson and Martin Kelly, another home-grown player, and alongside the midfielder Jay Spearing, believes Liverpool's production line has been given added impetus by the appointment of Dalglish as temporary manager.

John Flanagan hails Kenny Dalglish for giving Liverpool youth a chance 2011

Jones has been used at right-back during United's pre-season tour and can also play at the base of midfield but is adamant centre-back is his best position.

Fabio Capello to call-up Phil Jones for England friendly with Holland 2011

John O'Shea - 7Solid enough and a willing worker at right-back, tracking Malouda and nullifying his impact for long periods.

Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United: Player ratings 2011

Branislav Ivanovic - 6Evra and Nani tested him at right-back, exposing him at times, and he was dawdling as Rooney turned and fizzed in the visitors' opener.

Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United: Player ratings 2011

Trapattoni suggested Kevin Foley could continue at right-back in Skopje, with O'Shea, who should be fit again, replacing Dunne in central defence.

Giovanni Trapattoni declares Ireland will finish top of their group 2011

Regardless, England are expected to double up defensively on their right flank to stifle Bale and James Milner is likely to switch to that side to offer industry up and down the pitch in support of Glen Johnson at right-back.

Peter Crouch says England can stop Wales if they stop Gareth Bale 2011