14:53 14.06.2018(updated 15:09 14.06.2018)
The administration of the city presented the head coach of the team Gareth Southgate and attacker Harry Kane with a samovar and a Russian karavai, a large round loaf of bread symbolizing hospitality.
However, the English footballers refused to try the food, probably, because the England squad is afraid of poisoning at the championship.
English football players have brought their own cooks to Russia, as well as a number of products such as muffins, baked beans, tomato sauce, chocolate, mustard, and tea, according to the Sun paper. It has been noted that all products were thoroughly tested before preparation.
