Big gob mark on the front of their shirts - what was all that about then?

Vics Vaporub

Helps them breath so they say, rather then most people breathing which is controlled by the central nervous system

It helps Ashley Young dive to win spawny penalties to defeat fourth division outfits.

Remember that nose clip Robbie Fowler used to wear so he could breathe easier? I thought they would catch on with other players. Maybe they have normal nostrils though.