He played well in the absence of the French international, forming a strong defensive partnership with William Gallas.

In the 2005-06 season, he established a formidable defensive partnership with Senderos.

Roy will do all your running so form a defensive partnership with him.

Lescott went from strength to strength as the two formed a formidable defensive partnership.

He formed a long-lasting defensive partnership with Eli Fletcher at City.

He formed an effective central defensive partnership with Sami Hyypiä.

He went on to form a strong defensive partnership with Jim Bentley, making a total of 44 appearances in 2007-08.

He and Caldwell formed a solid defensive partnership and played most matches of the season together.

In the top flight he formed a famous defensive partnership with fellow centre-half Mel Blyth.

Greece base their approach on solidity at the back, their towering central defensive partnership forming an imposing barrier.