In Episode 1 of our mini-series on Russell Martin's philosophy, Adam and Ally break down the foundations of position play and why it's central to how his teams control matches.

From predetermined structures to stretching the pitch with width, we look at how this tactical approach can give players clarity and help create connections across the pitch.

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