# England players told to avoid alcohol around matches after off-field incidents

England's national team management has advised players to refrain from drinking alcohol during match periods following a series of off-field incidents. The move aims to improve discipline and focus ahead of upcoming games.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cvg5yg4lng4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:32:08 GMT