England's Spence to wear protective mask at World Cup after broken jaw

England defender Djed Spence confirmed he will play in the upcoming World Cup with a protective mask after breaking his jaw. The Tottenham Hotspur player sustained the injury during a Premier League match last month.

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It’s a little bit uncomfortable but it is what it is.

Spence explained that the injury requires him to wear the mask for the duration of the tournament, which is expected to last until his jaw is fully healed in approximately three months. "It’s a little bit uncomfortable but it is what it is," he told reporters.

Despite the discomfort, the 25-year-old player expressed confidence that the injury would not significantly impact his performance. "It was painful but luckily I play football with my feet and not my jaw. So I was all good," Spence said. He played the remainder of the match in which he sustained the injury.

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I’ve got a broken jaw so I have to wear it throughout the tournament. It’s something I will have to get used to. It’ll be three months until it’s fully healed, so it’s a long time.

England is scheduled to begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17, followed by matches against Ghana and Panama.

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It was painful but luckily I play football with my feet and not my jaw. So I was all good.