Why is England’s Djed Spence wearing a protective mask at World Cup 2026? (opens original article in a new tab)

England's Djed Spence is wearing a protective mask at World Cup 2026 due to a broken jaw sustained in a challenge, which requires three months of healing. He remains in the squad despite a difficult club season and has addressed a social media exchange with Arsenal players.

• England full-back Djed Spence is wearing a protective mask due to a broken jaw from a challenge with Liam Delap
• Spence's injury requires three months of healing and he will wear the mask throughout the World Cup 2026
• Spence expressed confidence in his manager's belief in his abilities despite a difficult club season
• Spence mentioned a social media exchange with Arsenal players about a previous post referencing his dispossessing