Overview
- Jonny Marsh, a chef who has worked with around 100 Premier League players, told Betway on Friday that England begin increasing carbohydrates two days before a Saturday kick‑off to top up glycogen stores.
- Marsh said the squad will likely load up on beetroot this week and may take concentrated beetroot 'shots' before kick‑off because of the vegetable’s nitrate-linked effects on endurance.
- Hydration will be prioritised in Miami through hydration sachets, hydrating salad ingredients such as cucumber and watercress, and fresh juices made from melon, beetroot, oranges and lemons to maintain fluid balance.
- He said common condiments like ketchup and mayonnaise have largely been cut from elite setups for their sugar and fat content, and that post-match routines focus on rapid rehydration, refuelling and recovery drinks with ginger or turmeric.
- These details come from a chef’s interview reported across outlets rather than a formal England Football Association release and reflect a wider trend of specialist catering and nutrition aiming to eke out small performance gains in hot tournament conditions.