Gareth Southgate's England side have made it to the final of the , where they will face Spain in a bid to be crowned champions. And while most people will be keeping an eye on the players' performances this Sunday, - and it's the socks of several England players. It appears players, including Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Conor Gallagher, have taken to cutting holes in their socks during the games.
During the game against the Netherlands, the attention seemed to be on Jude Bellingham, who could be seen with several rips in his socks. "What is it with the back of Bellingham's socks?" asked one baffled fan on X/ . Another joked: "Thinking about starting GoFundMe for some new socks for Bellingham.
" Another curious supporter asked: "Can someone explain to me why Bellingham's socks have three round circles in them? What is the benefit?" Another baffled fan mocked: "Please look for another sock supplier for the national team. These socks have holes in them." So what's it all about? Is it a fashion statement? There's actually a clever reason why soccer players cut holes in their socks - and it's to help prevent injury.
Soccer fans will know socks are used to keep leg muscles warm and keep shin guards in place. While incredibly useful, they are also quite tight and restrictive - and can cause problems with effective blood flow and circulation. And according to players and various experts, cutting holes in socks can help relieve pressure - and therefore helping to prevent possible .