Why is England’s Djed Spence wearing a protective mask at World Cup 2026?

England full-back Djed Spence made his World Cup debut against Croatia while wearing a mask with his broken jaw sustained in a “crazy challenge” will take three months to heal.The versatile 25-year-old came on for Jude Bellingham in the 80th minute in Dallas as the Three Lions stormed to a 4-2 win.The Spurs full-back is in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of fellow left-backs Lewis Hall and Luke Shaw following a topsy-turvy club campaign.Spence made his England debut in last