England defender Djed Spence is set to wear a protective face mask again for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday. Multiple outlets report that the full-back has already been seen wearing a face covering during the tournament, and will continue to do so in the knockout match. The mask is described as protective headgear intended to reduce risk in contact situations and safeguard Spence’s face during play.
Both reports frame the decision as a precaution, following his prior appearances with the same type of headgear. They also confirm the opponent and match context: England’s quarter-final clash with Norway. While the articles focus on what Spence is wearing and the fact that he will wear it again, they do not present differing claims about the underlying reason beyond the protective function of the mask. The information is therefore consistent across sources: Spence uses the face mask during the World Cup, and he is expected to do the same against Norway.
