DJED SPENCE is wearing a protective mask around his chin against Ghana at the World Cup.
The Tottenham star was a surprise call-up to the England squad by boss Thomas Tuchel.
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Djed Spence has to wear a protective mask throughout the World Cup Credit: Getty
The Spurs full-back admitted having it on is ‘uncomfortable’ Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
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Why is Djed Spence wearing a protective mask?
Spence suffered a broken jaw on the eve of the squad announcement.
The full-back picked up the injury in the closing stages of Spurs’ 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on May 19 when he took an elbow to the face by Liam Delap.
Spence went for medical checks after the match, and it was discovered that he had, in fact, broken his jaw in the challenge.
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On wearing the mask, Spence said: “It is a little bit uncomfortable – but it is what it is.
“I have a broken jaw so I have to wear it throughout the tournament.
“It is something I will have to get used to.
“It will be three months until it is fully healed, so it is a long time.
“It was painful, but luckily I play football with my feet and not my jaw so it is all good.
“I have been wearing it in training, getting used to wearing it in the heat, and trying to break it in properly.
“It was a crazy challenge, but it is in the past now. I’ve just got to focus on this tournament now.”
Spence broke his jaw after being elbowed by Liam Delap
