Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence has spoken openly about his international future, addressing speculation regarding which national team he will represent in the coming years.
Spence, who is eligible to play for England, and Jamaica, faces
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Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga is among African players plying their trade in Qatar and he also ranks highly when it comes to those earning big money in the Gulf nation.
, is expected to earn his first call-up to the senior England national team.
Having previously struggled for consistency, Spence’s omission from past England squads raised questions about whether he might switch allegiances to where he would likely secure an automatic starting spot due to his high level of play.
However, pledging his commitment to England regardless of whether he receives a call-up this time around.
New Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has handed a lifeline to the South African-based defender after including him in his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
“Who doesn’t want to play for their country? That’s something I’m looking forward to. If I get called up, happy days; if I don’t, I’ll just keep working hard,” Spence told
“I haven’t heard from anyone. I’m just focusing on right now. I just want to keep playing well and help the team win games.”
Spence’s determination to break into the England squad comes at a time when Thomas Tuchel is weighing his options ahead of upcoming 2026 world cup qualifier fixtures.
Kenyan and England international Djed Spence is one of the few bright sparks going on right now for Spurs side that is experiencing a slump in form.
the fullback remains hopeful that his hard work will be recognized at the international level.
For now, Spence’s focus remains on club football, but his commitment to England signals a clear direction for his international career.