Declan Rice has said he eats four pancakes with syrup or honey before matches, a routine he believes helped his performances during the season. He described the habit in a May 2024 interview.
England face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST in Atlanta. Thomas Tuchel’s side are one win from the final, though Rice’s involvement may depend on his recovery from a recent illness.
Carbohydrate-rich food can provide energy for players before a match, while syrup and honey add quickly digested sugars. Rice credits his change in routine with making a difference, but any effect on England’s World Cup hopes remains uncertain.
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