Postecoglou revealed he was purposely tough on the versatile defender at the start of this season and is delighted to see Spence come through that test with flying colours, which has resulted in his name being mentioned as a potential surprise inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad in March.
It took the full-back the best part of 30 months to earn a full debut at Tottenham, but the 24-year-old has finally started to flourish in N17 after mixed loan spells at Rennes, Leeds and Genoa since his 2022 move from Middlesbrough.
The form of the former England Under-21 international means Postecoglou has genuine competition at full-back, but the Australian feels more is to come from Spence.
Ange Postecoglou has backed Tottenham full-back Djed Spence to earn a maiden England call-up next month.
Spurs assistant Matt Wells is understood to have been a big champion of Spence, who could start at right-back against Ipswich with Pedro Porro in line for a rare rest.
