Djed Spence appeared to be the only England player not to shake Thomas Partey’s hand before the World Cup game against Ghana in Boston. There had been doubts over whether Thomas Tuchel’s squad would snub the former Arsenal midfielder in the pre-match ritual.
Partey is scheduled to go on trial next year at Southwark crown court after he was charged with five counts of rape and one of sexual assault last year. He was later charged with two further counts of rape. Partey has denied all the charges, with his lawyer insisting that he welcomes the chance to clear his name.
