Spence becomes first Muslim to play for England

Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence made history on Tuesday when he came off the bench in Belgrade to become the first Muslim to earn a senior cap for England. Spence, 25, replaced Chelsea's Reece James in the 69th minute of England's 5-0 World Cup qualifying victory. "I was surprised because I didn't know I was the first, so it's a blessing," London-born Spence said. "It's good to make history and hopefully inspire young kids around the world that they can make it as well. They can do what I am doing." Spence's first England appearance is a landmark moment for British Muslims who are under-represented in professional football in the country, despite making up 6 percent of the population. "It's...