‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw
Tottenham defender Djed Spence remains optimistic about his participation in the upcoming World Cup despite suffering a broken jaw. He is currently with the England squad in the US for final warm-up matches.
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The story highlights the physical risks professional athletes face and their determination to compete in major international tournaments like the World Cup.
Djed Spence provided the assist for Harry Kane’s goal against New Zealand. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA View image in fullscreen Djed Spence provided the assist for Harry Kane’s goal against New Zealand. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA England ‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw England defender getting used to protective brace and hopeful of contributing to Tuchel’s tournament effort
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