Kyle Walker reveals more secrets about England’s pickle juice potion | Football

Fans were left baffled on social media after images and videos of Three Lions star Kieran Trippier during the 1-0 over Serbia last Sunday went viral.

The Newcastle United defender was seen consuming two suspicious-looking sachets during the match, leading to false conspiracy theories that the the player was doping.

It has since been confirmed that Trippier was actually drinking pickle juice whichseveral England stars are using to combat cramp late in games.

It is thought that pickle juice can stop cramp 40 per cent faster than drinking water, though Kobbie Mainoo recently revealed that he himself would not be trying it.

In the win over Serbia, England looked very tired and leggy in the second-half, and Southgate admits, it’s a tough balance to play the best team and keep everyone at 100 per cent.

‘It is a decision we have to make, not just for tomorrow but whenever we play,’ the manager said.

‘What’s the right physical level for the group? What’s right for individual players?

‘Players will benefit from having had the game [v Serbia], there’s been just about long enough recovery from that to help. We’ve got to balance whether to stick with what we did or change and refresh the team.’

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