England will face Denmark in the second round of the group stage of the upcoming UEFA Europa League on June 21 at 00:00 GMT. Before the match, England defender Kyle Walker attended a press conference to share his thoughts on the upcoming match and facing former teammate Eriksen.
Walker began by emphasizing that England will not underestimate any opponent and that they will be fully focused on trying to get the three points in this match. He mentioned that there are many Premier League players in the Danish team, including his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Eriksen. Walker was full of praise for Eriksen's skills, saying that he can work wonders at will. At the same time, he hoped that England would play a little better in the second half of the game and let the nerves die down.
Speaking about Eriksen's return to action after experiencing cardiac arrest, Walker said it was fantastic and a testament to Eriksen's resilience. He said: 'We both play in Manchester and do bump into each other and catch up. Everything he has done and achieved since that tragic incident speaks volumes about his character and strength of character."
During the conference, Walker was also asked about the habit of England players drinking pickle juice. He laughed and said that this has been going on for a long time, but that he wouldn't be too concerned about it, and that it was more important to stay well hydrated to avoid problems such as cramps. Walker believes that with the growth of soccer, sports science has proven that proper hydration is vital for players to perform late in the game.
Finally, when asked about the distractions of social media, Walker said he doesn't even look at them. He believes that every player has his own way of playing and that the difference between the top players and the average players may lie in that 10% of skill and mentality. He would rather focus on the advice of his coaches and family than be distracted by outside voices. Walker humorously says, "My mom always says I play well and then I go from there."
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