Harambee Stars defensive prospect Djed Spence’s national allegiance is set to be decided in the coming days.
Harambee Stars defensive prospect, Djed Spence, is set to learn his international fate in the coming days ahead of the upcoming international break.
The young full-back, who holds dual nationality and is eligible to represent both Kenya and England, has been in scintillating form for Spurs, making a strong case for a senior national team call-up.
Spence’s standout performances in February earned him a well-deserved nomination for the prestigious Premier League Player of the Month award.
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Manchester United players congratulated Benni McCarthy on his appointment as Harambee Stars head coach.
His defensive solidity and attacking contributions have not gone unnoticed, with England’s newly appointed head coach, Thomas Tuchel, reportedly reaching out to a host of England players as he refines his 55-man longlist ahead of his first squad announcement next Friday.
Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, is preparing for England’s World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at Wembley towards the end of March.
Given Spence’s recent form, he is widely expected to receive his first call-up to the England senior squad, potentially ending any lingering hopes of him featuring for Kenya’s Harambee Stars.
Over four Premier League matches in February, Spence played a crucial role in helping Tottenham win three games while suffering only one defeat.
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His defensive contributions were particularly significant in securing consecutive clean sheets in victories over Brentford and Manchester United.
Additionally, the 24-year-old showcased his attacking prowess by netting his first-ever Premier League goal in a commanding 4-1 win against Ipswich Town, further solidifying his reputation as one of the most exciting young full-backs in the league.
As Spence awaits the highly anticipated squad announcement, his international future hangs in the balance.
Should he receive the nod from Tuchel, it would mark a significant milestone in his career and confirm his allegiance to the Three Lions, leaving Kenya’s national team to look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements.
