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Jaw Injury Won't Stop England Star's World Cup Dream
18 Jun
Summary
- Player wears protective mask for fractured jaw sustained in May.
- Heat intensifies discomfort, but player adapts for national ambitions.
- England's opening match is June 17 in Arlington, Texas.
England's Djed Spence is navigating the challenges of the FIFA World Cup with a protective mask, a necessity following a jaw fracture in May. The injury occurred during an English Premier League match when he inadvertently collided with an opponent.
Spence has openly discussed the added difficulty of playing in the sweltering North American heat while wearing the mask. He stated that the conditions make play more challenging but stressed his commitment to adapting and performing for England's World Cup campaign.
The team's first group-stage match is set for June 17 in Arlington, Texas, facing Croatia. Subsequent matches include games against Ghana on June 23 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and Panama.
