Djed Spence’s impressive turnaround continued on Tuesday evening as the Tottenham defender impressed in England’s win over Latvia.
England have booked their spot for next summer’s World Cup in North America after comfortably seeing off Latvia 5-0 to ensure qualification.
Harry Kane’s brace, plus goals from Anthony Gordon, Eberechi Eze and an own goal, ensured that the Three Lions will now finish top of Group K.
But it was the performance of Djed Spence which really caught the eye of many England and Spurs fans as he took his chance at right-back.
Tottenham fans on Djed Spence’s skill vs Latvia
Tottenham Hotspur fans were going crazy after watching Spence produce an audacious cross during England’s win over Latvia.
The 24-year-old pulled off an impressive rabona cross just moments before another ball into the box, which forced Latvia to turn the ball into their own net.
Spence, who is the fastest Champions League player this season, ran to the byline before hitting a Cruyff-turn to send the defender the wrong way and then producing a rabona cross.
Spence’s confidence is high at the moment, and his impressive skill against Latvia highlighted the level at which he is currently operating.
Just moments later, the Spurs star got an assist as his cross caused real problems in the Latvia penalty area and was turned home by Maksims Tonisevs.
During the game, Spurs fans took to X to praise the full-back for showing personality with an impressive piece of skill on just his second start for England.
One fan stated: “Spence pulling out the rabona crosses. Come on, son.”
“Did I just watch Spence do a rabona cross?” said another who couldn’t believe his eyes.
There was yet more praise for the Spurs defender: “Djed just did a Maradona rabona out there on the right-hand side.”
Finally, another fan added: “Who knew Djed had this in his locker?”
Djed Spence has England full-back slot on lock
Right now, it’s hard to argue that Spence isn’t one of the first names on the England team sheet, given his status in the squad.
The Tottenham defender appears to have either full-back slot on lock, especially with Tino Livramento injured right now.
Spence appears to be up against the Newcastle defender, Lewis Hall, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kieran Trippier and Trent Alexander-Arnold in competing for the spots at full-back for England.