England’s men’s football team is advising players to avoid alcohol on match-adjacent days under new behaviour guidelines. The guidance says players should not drink alcohol on the day before a match and on the day after it. The recommendation is part of a broader set of behavioural expectations linked to maintaining professional conduct and match preparation. The reports agree on the timing of the advice—covering both the lead-in day and the recovery day—and do not describe specific disciplinary actions tied to the rule. Neither source provides additional details about enforcement, exceptions, or whether the guidance applies to all competitions and fixtures. Overall, the information presented focuses on the update to player conduct expectations, specifically regarding alcohol consumption around matches, and indicates the advice is intended to guide behaviour before and after games.