England have had a bumpy but victorious start to the European Championships. When their strength wanes during a match, the co-favorites rely on a special drink for the players.
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- The England national team relies on cucumber juice for muscle cramps.
- The acetic acid is said to help relax the muscles.
- Kyle Walker is asked about the cucumber juice and smiles: "It's only just been made big. I don't drink it myself. I've been lucky so far not to have any cramps."
Unusual means for the first major title in 58 years: The England national football team is also relying on pickle juice to combat cramps at the European Championships.
During the 1:0 opening win against Serbia, full-back Kieran Trippier was lying on the ground before taking a small bottle of the special drink. The acetic acid in the cucumber juice is said to help relax the muscles.
Southgate and Walker smile
Coach Gareth Southgate and Kyle Walker grinned when asked about the subject. "It's only been made big now. I don't drink it myself. I've been lucky not to have cramps so far. It's part of football, football is evolving. Sports science says it can help," said Walker ahead of the second European Championship group game this afternoon (18:00) against Denmark. Head coach Southgate had nothing to add.
