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Adam Hurrey is joined by David Walker and Michael Cox to select a lineup of player types that have - temporarily or permanently - gone out of footballing fashion.
The selection process takes in truly unhinged goalkeepers, the 20-year heyday of the sweeper, no-nonsense penalty-taking full-backs, the demise of the Premier League own-goal machine, dedicated man-markers, the surprising nuances of the "free role", portly strikers, beanpole strike partners and the long-lost art of poaching.
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"The Extinction XI" is an episode of Football Cliches. Runtime 1 hr 13 min. Published April 1, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.