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Stimulant drug snus is 'big' in English football, insists Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam: 'A lot of players are using it... it's the in thing'

The use of 'snus' tobacco in English football is 'big' according to Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam.

Adam's opinion came on the day the Football Association reiterated its commitment to warning players of the dangers of legal highs amid reports of the growing use of 'snus'.

The nicotine, which comes in pouches and is ingested by placing it between the top lip and the gum, is not a banned substance, though it is illegal to buy in the United Kingdom.

Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam believes snus is the 'in' thing in English football at the moment
Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam believes snus is the 'in' thing in English football at the moment

England and Leicester striker Jamie Vardy admitted using the product in his autobiography and was pictured carrying it at Euro 2016.