Ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier against Ghana, footage surfaced appearing to show England’s Djed Spence seemingly avoiding a handshake with Ghana’s Thomas Partey. The incident occurred during pre-match pleasantries as both teams lined up. This interaction has drawn attention due to the ongoing legal case involving Partey, a former Arsenal midfielder. While the reason for Spence’s action is unconfirmed, the footage has sparked speculation online. Neither player nor their representatives have commented on the situation. The match itself took place in Group L of the World Cup qualifying rounds. The incident occurred before England won 1-0 against Ghana.