Overview

• Spence, 25, made his senior England debut in the 69th minute of a 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Serbia in Belgrade, replacing Reece James.
• England captain Harry Kane presented Spence with his legacy cap in the dressing room, delivering an emotional tribute in footage shared on the team’s official channels.
• Spence described the moment as a blessing and emphasized his faith, saying “God is the greatest,” while expressing hope that his journey inspires young players.
• Community figures including Nujum Sports’ Ebadur Rahman and former FA adviser Yunus Lunat framed the cap as a landmark given persistent under-representation of British Muslims, who are about 6% of the UK population.
• The Tottenham defender’s call-up followed a club resurgence after loan spells at Rennes, Leeds and Genoa, culminating in a role in Spurs’ Europa League final victory underlining his case for future selection.