For Spence, who made his England debut in September as a second-half substitute, his inclusion in the team is a resounding vote of confidence.
When asked why he selected the defender for his 26-man squad, despite him registering no goals or assists for Tottenham in the 2025/2026 season, Tuchel said: “He was excellent in every single match that he played for us [England].”
“He brings something to the group that we don’t have, in his profile. I think he loves defending. He’s the fastest player in our squad and he loves to defend one-on-ones,” he added.
Tuchel went on to admit that Spence’s performance at Tottenham had been a concern discussed behind the scenes prior to the March camp.