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Since coming into the side in mid-December, Djed Spence has seriously impressed with his performances in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt - despite some frustrating collective results, and playing at left-back, which is not his natural position.

As a result of his excellent form, there have been calls for him to get a call up to the England national team, both within the fanbase, and from people in the media - such as Gary Lineker.

Since the continued injuries of Luke Shaw, left-back has been a difficult position for England. At the European Championships, right-footed, nearly 34-year old Kieran Trippier regularly played there, which was a very awkward fit.

In the first five games post Euros, the left-back starters were; central defender Levi Colwill, right-back Rico Lewis twice in a row, right-back Tret Alexander-Arnold, Lewis again, and then left-back /central midfielder Lewis Hall.

It is safe to say that Hall has been the one (other) player that has really staked a claim for that spot. By trade he is a central midfielder, but is at least left footed. At the moment, it feels like him and Spence are the best options.

However, the path may be clear for the Spurs defender to take advantage, at least for the short term. Earlier on today, Newcastle United announced that Hall has had surgery, saying: "Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the 2024/25 season after sustaining an injury to a bone in his foot.

Following a scan and advice from a specialist, Lewis will undergo surgery before a period of rehabilitation with the club’s medical team. Wishing you all the very best for your surgery and recovery, Lewis."

Djed Spence in line to receive first England call up later this month

Later on this month, England will be competing in Thomas Tuchel's first two games as manager, when hosting Albania on Friday, the 21st - and Latvia on Monday, the 24th - in World Cup qualifiers.

There are also games in June - firstly away to Andorra, also in qualifying - and then at home to Senegal, in a friendly that will take place at the City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest - where Spence really made a name for himself.

We know that Hall will miss the games that take place this month, and he may well miss the games in June, with surely some rest and then a full-pre season optimal for him physically. This is not to celebrate another player's injury, and he is a really good player - it is just to observe the opportunity that could arise for Spence.

The squad for those qualifiers this month will be released on Thursday, the 13th of March, at 14:00 GMT. You could argue that it would be more optimal for Spurs if the player gets two weeks of rest, but it is hard to overstate how much it would benefit Spence personally.