Kerry makes the goalkeeper part of the zone, managing the space between the posts and the five metre marks when the ball is distant and taking away the aerial threat, so the outfield players keep their shape and press higher up the pitch. Australia failed to do this against Belgium in the Tokyo final, he argues, collapsing their whole left side. GB’s keepers found the role unnerving at first, then grew to enjoy it. Watch the full masterclass: Closing and tackling in a zone defence.
