defender

Example Sentences

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Before kick-off, starting goalkeeper Robert Sanchez withdrew after failing to shake off a muscle injury sustained in the warm-up before the midweek draw with Bournemouth, while defender Wesley Fofana missed out through illness.

From BBC

The lines drawn to the defender and the attacker would be on top of each other.

From BBC

Police Scotland said no-one was injured and the defender will appear in court at a later date.

From BBC

"We don't know what will be done tomorrow, but at the moment, there's nothing concrete," the 41-year-old former England under-21 defender added.

From Barron's

In sparkling form, full-back Hendy was also instrumental in the Saints' second try, running a beautiful loop to isolate defenders, before offloading to Ramm who eventually fed Coles for another superb attacking score.

From BBC