"Djed Spence insists he is not burdened by the expectation of potentially becoming the first Muslim to play for England. The Tottenham full-back was included in Thomas Tuchel's squad for the international double header against Andorra and Serbia and could be in-line to make his debut against the former at Villa Park on Saturday. At a time of heightened religious and racial tensions in the country, Spence could be forgiven for feeling added pressure but the 25-year-old is simply focusing on on-field matters."
""I don't really feel the pressure for certain things. I just play football with a smile on my face, be happy, and the rest will take care of yourself," he said. "If I can do it, you can do it. Not just Muslim kids, any child of any faith. Put your mind to something and you can do it." Asked about being the first Muslim to play for the Three Lions, he added:"
Djed Spence insists he is not burdened by expectation as he prepares for a potential England debut. He was named in Thomas Tuchel's squad for the Andorra and Serbia fixtures and could debut against Andorra at Villa Park. Spence emphasizes playing with a smile, rejecting extra pressure, and encourages children of all faiths to follow ambitions. He describes his faith as central, praying and giving gratitude to God during dark moments. Club career included signing for Tottenham in 2022, loan spells at Rennes, Leeds and Girona, and a breakthrough under Ange Postecoglou leading to a regular role under Thomas Frank.
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