Spence Doubt for England vs Mexico World Cup Tie
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- Djed Spence is unlikely to be fit for England's World Cup tie against Mexico, according to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett.
- Thomas Tuchel faces further right-back selection problems with Spence's likely absence, compounding existing depth concerns in that position.
- The injury blow also complicates Tuchel's broader team selection for the Mexico match, per Dorsett's reporting.
Why it matters: Spence's likely absence deepens an already-flagged right-back crisis for England in a World Cup knockout match against Mexico, whose attackers — including joint-top scorer Quiñones — are positioned to target that flank. Tuchel loses a defensive option precisely when opposition speed and width become decisive.
