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LISTEN: The Debate podcast with Stuart Pearce and Tony Adams

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Stuart Pearce and Tony Adams joined Geoff Shreeves for the latest episode of The Debate.

With England in action for the first time since the World Cup this weekend, Gareth Southgate's side are first up on the agenda with Adams arguing that, despite the success of a back three in the summer, a change of system might be better suited to the players at England's disposal.

LISTEN: The Debate podcast
LISTEN: The Debate podcast

Listen to the latest episode of The Debate here

The panel also discuss Southgate's midfield and forward options with Harry Kane's form coming under particular scrutiny and Pearce suggesting that Marcus Rashford could be "the future of English football" - providing he starts to play regularly at club level.

There is also a debate on Arsenal's start to the season under new manager Unai Emery, with former Gunners captain Adams expressing his disappointment at the lack of change in the playing style.

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Tony Adams told the Debate that he's disappointed with Arsenal's lack of change and feels they have yet to move on from Arsene Wenger's style of football

West Ham's poor start to the season is also up for debate as four defeats from four turn up the pressure on Manuel Pellegrini and, finally, the panel answer your Twitter questions.

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