DJED SPENCE has suffered a broken jaw on the eve of England’s World Cup squad announcement.
The Tottenham star suffered the injury in the closing stages of Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
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Djed Spence was involved in a tussle with Liam Delap in the dying embers of Spurs’ loss to Chelsea Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK
The defender has reportedly suffered a broken jaw as a result of the challenge Credit: GETTY
Spence, 25, was hurt in a tussle with striker Liam Delap as he took an elbow to the face.
The Blues ace was penalised for the foul, but the full-back is still paying the price.
Spence went for medical checks after the match and it was discovered that he had in fact broken his jaw in the challenge.
The Athletic claim that despite the injury, Spence WILL START for Spurs against Everton on the final day of the Premier League season.
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Djed Spence immediately grabbed his jaw after accidentally being elbowed by Liam Delap Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK
Spence is expected to play in Spurs’ crunch final day showdown with Everton Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK
The World Cup hopeful will feature in the match with the help of a protective face mask.
The news of Spence’s mangled mandible comes just a day before Thomas Tuchel‘s squad for this summer‘s World Cup is announced.
Spence has an outside shot of being included in the final 26.
He has only made four appearances for the Three Lions – all of which have come under Tuchel.
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The former Nottingham Forest star made history in his debut for England against Serbia in September 2025.
He was the first ever Muslim player to represent the nation on the international stage.
