Shafaqna English- Tottenham’s Djed Spence said the opportunity to make history as the first male player who publicly identifies as a Muslim to represent England was a blessing.
The 25-year-old defender was one of two new faces included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. It is understood Spence could become the first Muslim man to play for England’s senior team.
“I’ve seen that,” the versatile full-back said at England’s training base. “It’s a blessing, it’s amazing. I did see something like that. “I was surprised, really, first ever. It’s just amazing. I don’t have the words really.”
Sources: RFI