Euro 2024

ENGLAND have a remedy to get their players out of a pickle when cramping up.Gareth Southgate’s squad are being given pickle juice to fight the fatigue frustration – as it is said to solve the issue 40 per cent faster than drinking water.Kieran Trippier was spotted drinking pickle juice late on against SerbiaCredit: BBCNow the reason why the England camp is stocked up with it has been revealedCredit: GettyFull-back Kieran Trippier, 33, was given pickle juice when cramping up in the latter stages of Sunday’s 1-0 win over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.That was in addition to also having a high-carb drink referred to as a “fuel bomb”.Pickle juice is regularly used in tennis and contains sodium, potassium and vinegar.When consumed, a reflex in the mouth is sparked, sending a signal to stop muscles from cramping.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt also improves gut health with antioxidants and helps control blood sugar levels.It is also said to be great for fresh-smelling breath due to it killing bacteria which reproduces in the mouth.And it is not a brand new remedy discovered before Euro 2024.Way back in 2019, eagle-eyed football fans spotted then Arsenal ace Lucas Torreira gulping down some pickle juice.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe was not the first high-profile sports star who used the pungent fluid.Just weeks before that, unseeded American tennis player Frances Tiafoe revealed pickle juice helped him overcome Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in the last 16 of the Australian Open.Pyschic eagle predicts result of Denmark v England at Euro 2024Rising Russian tennis pro Daniil Medvedev also opted for the salty drink during a break in play in his match against Novak Djokovic.Now the England camp has stocked up and are using the pickle juice to help try and conquer all before them at the Euros.And Southgate’s squad of stars may even be downing it the day after the final.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYPickle juice is said to cure hangovers.So it could prove to be the ideal pick me up they need should they be toasting becoming champions of Europe come July 14.But first England need to secure their place in the knockout stages.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd they can confirm that if they beat Denmark on Thursday.WHAT DOES PICKLE JUICE TASTE LIKE?FOOTBALLERS and tennis stars swear by the recovery powers of pickle juice – but does it actually taste any good?
We put The Pickle House’s original juice to the test and found out it didn’t tickle everyone’s taste buds.
Laura Morelli said: “No wonder why it fixes cramps – who would think about pain when you have to sip on this!”
Rachael Clarke said: “It tastes really salty. It’s gross. The aftertaste lingers and it’s leaves my mouth feeling like I have swallowed a blended McDonalds burger.”
Natasha Wynarczyk said: “It’s so sour and the vinegar smell is so overpowering. It does feel like I’m drinking pure vinegar.”
Valerie Browne said: “It’s tasty! I have some vinegar in the mornings and this is like a white wine, cider vinegar. I could drink it regularly.”
Sam Morgan added: “It’s like drinking sea water. The initial taste knocks you back but it settles a bit after that. I think a quick shot of this is probably enough for anyone.”
Thank you to The Pickle House, who provided us with their juice. You can buy it here.

How England rated vs Serbia… as Bellingham shines but TWO big names get 5s
JUDE BELLINGHAM was England’s head boy as Gareth Southgate’s side made a winning start in Germany.
The Real Madrid superstar oozed class throughout and broke the deadlock with only 13 minutes played thanks to an excellent header, dispatching Bukayo Saka’s deflected cross.
But, despite the brilliant start, it was a nervy affair here in Gelsenkirchen.
Serbia exerted significant pressure in the second half, with a few narrow escapes for Southgate’s men.
Harry Kane barely had a kick and the Premier League’s player of the year Phil Foden struggled to have any influence on the left of the Three Lions’ front three.
Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… with TWO stars getting just a 5. More

HEAVYWEIGHTS Spain and Italy will look to continue their winning ways when they clash at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on Thursday.SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest, and carefully selected our best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our partners for the Euro 2024 Group B showdown.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereFree bets for Spain vs Italy from our partners
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Spain vs Italy previewThe stage is set for a cracker as 2012 European Champions Spain clash with current holders Italy on Thursday in Gelsenkirchen.Both enjoyed winning starts to their Euro 2024 campaigns, and both will likely top Group B if they are able to secure three points at the Veltins-Arena.Spain impressed when beating Croatia in their opener.Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal essentially settled the outcome before the half-time whistle and made an emphatic statement to their tournament rivals.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAs for Italy, they might have conceded the fastest goal in the tournament’s history against Albania – but their response was tremendous.Alessandro Bastoni equalised after 11 minutes before Nicolo Barella fired them in front five minutes later.Luciano Spalletti’s team ended the contest with 68% possession, 17 efforts at goal, seven blocked shots and five attempts on target.Recent history would suggest a Spanish win is on the cards given they’ve won their last two H2H meetings, although Italy have only lost once in their last ten games against Spain at the Euros and World Cup finals.Spain vs Italy: Free betting tips, odds and predictions for Euro 2024 clashCredit: THE SUNSpain vs Italy oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.Spain vs Italy betting tipsGoal or assistForward Lamine Yamal looked right at home for Spain against Croatia, despite only being 16 years and 338 days old.Making his eighth appearance for Spain, Yamal set up Dani Carvajal’s goal to become the youngest player to serve up an assist at the European Championships.And I think he’s more than capable of doing it again, or perhaps even getting on the scoresheet.Yamal provided three key passes, two successful crosses and created two big chances for his side, whilst managing a shot on target and ending the game with man xG of 0.47 — the fourth-highest of any player on the pitch.
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