Djed Spence suffers muscle issue ahead of World Cup match against Mexico
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Djed Spence reported a muscular niggle ahead of England's last-16 World Cup match against Mexico on July 5. The Tottenham defender started in England's previous victory over DR Congo, but his fitness for the game at Azteca Stadium remains uncertain. England manager Thomas Tuchel faces challenges with right-backs, as Reece James is a doubt due to a hamstring problem, while Jarell Quansah has recovered from an ankle injury. Should Spence be unfit, Tuchel may need to adjust his defensive setup for the knockout stage.
- •Djed Spence is uncertain for the match against Mexico.
- •Reece James also remains a doubt due to injury.
- •Jarell Quansah is available after recovering from injury.
- •England's defense may see formation changes if injuries persist.
- 7:32 PMBBC Sport — Spence muscle problem adds to England right-back concerns
"Djed Spence complains of a muscular niggle before the last-16 World Cup tie against Mexico, adding to England's concerns at right-back.
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