In this episode of Strain on the Game, former Premier League star Stephen Warnock and elite performance coach Adrian Lamb sit down with Chris Rosimus, England’s Head of Nutrition and Performance, and Dave Pyle, one of the national team’s lead Performance Chefs. Together, they reveal what it really takes to fuel the best footballers in the world.

From the training ground to major international tournaments, Chris and Dave explain how carefully designed nutrition plans and performance-driven cooking keep England’s players performing at the very highest level. They share practical insights into matchday meals, recovery strategies, and the sports science behind fuelling elite athletes — as well as the small but crucial details that can make the difference between good and world-class performance.

This episode goes beyond the pitch to explore the often overlooked role of nutrition in modern football. Listeners will learn how the England setup blends cutting-edge science with real-world cooking, what players eat before and after games, and how nutrition supports performance, recovery, and injury prevention across an intense season.

Whether you’re a coach, player, nutrition enthusiast, or simply a fan fascinated by the game behind the game, this conversation offers a rare inside look at how England fuels success on the international stage.