Bangladesh, Sept. 4 -- Djed Spence aims to motivate young people across all faiths by potentially becoming the first Muslim to play for England's senior men's football team following his maiden call-up for the World Cup qualifiers.

The 25-year-old Tottenham Hotspur full-back, previously capped six times at under-21 level,

joins Thomas Tuchel's squad to face Andorra and Serbia, BBC Sport reports.

Spence's journey reflects resilience, having endured loan spells at Rennes, Leeds United, and Genoa before securing a regular spot at Spurs last season.

While the Football Association does not track players' religions, sources indicate Spence would mark a historic milestone if he debuts.

"It's a blessing - it's just amazing. I don't have the ...