Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry says he is concerned about how England manager Thomas Tuchel handles player treatment, citing Djed Spence as an example. Terry comments that Tuchel “digs out” Spence on the touchline, but still includes him in the match setup. In Terry’s view, this creates “mixed messages,” particularly regarding the way less established players are managed compared with more established names. The criticism is framed as a concern about consistency and communication rather than a claim that Spence is not valued overall. The reporting describes Terry’s remarks as reflecting apprehension that Tuchel’s in-game approach toward emerging or fringe players differs from how he would handle leading figures. The discussion centers on the apparent contradiction between public coaching or criticism during games and the continued selection of the player, with Spence presented as the clearest example in the comments.