The story of the Violins, which made a lot of noise in the press of the UK, provoked fears from the players of the British team regarding the presence of poisonous substances in Russian food. Otherwise, than to explain their refusal to even try a loaf, which as a compliment was presented to them by the receiving party upon arrival in Zelenogorsk. The administration of the resort area gave the head coach of England Gareth Southgate and attacker Harry Kane a loaf and samovar, writes "Fontanka", adding that the English were afraid to taste the food. The Sun newspaper earlier reported that the team will bring its own cooks and products to Russia, including cupcakes, tomato sauce, baked beans, chocolate, mustard, and tea. In addition, all food will undergo careful checks to avoid poisoning.