Djed Spence reports a muscular “niggle” before England’s last-16 World Cup match against Mexico, according to both BBC News and Yahoo Sports. The issue increases uncertainty over options at right-back for the England squad at a key stage of the tournament. The reports describe the problem as a muscle concern that Spence has complained about ahead of the game, rather than detailing any specific diagnosis or timeframe for recovery. With the match against Mexico coming immediately after Spence’s complaint, England face potential selection questions at right-back depending on how the injury affects his availability. The accounts agree on the core point: Spence’s muscle problem adds to existing concerns in England’s right-back area ahead of the knockout tie. Neither source provides further medical details, and both frame the situation as part of an ongoing injury management challenge for the team rather than a confirmed absence.