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Why England’s Djed Spence Wore a Protective Mask vs Ghana at the 2026 World Cup

Latest squad update: England right-back Djed Spence wore a custom carbon-fibre protective mask in the 0-0 World Cup clash with Ghana after fracturing his jaw in May; he postponed surgery to play.

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Spence and Toney make England World Cup 26; Alexander-Arnold omitted

England named a 26‑man World Cup squad with Djed Spence and Ivan Toney included and Trent Alexander‑Arnold left out. The selections raise tactical questions for Gareth Southgate.

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