![VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Ellyes Skhiri of Tunisia is tackled by Dele Alli of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Tunisia and England at Volgograd Arena on June 18, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/G2DSULK6DFSBTTGFAGD3WQCQW4.jpg?smart=true&auth=b5d8e1558c1fc3dc921062054c610875863c16bef4cf1bd1ce52485542bbc028&width=400&height=225)
Dele Alli, right, England's Dele Alli is using the same shin guards he has worn since childhood when he plays in Russia. Clive Rose / Getty Images
Dele Alli, right, England's Dele Alli is using the same shin guards he has worn since childhood when he plays in Russia. Clive Rose / Getty Images
World Cup superstitions putting a spell on players in Russia
Players and coaches can be superstitious bunch and often have ritual or item of clothing they believe is a charm that has contributed to winning run
Agence France Presse
21 June, 2018