Ben White Reaffirms Decision to Step Away From England Selection
· Sports · BBC Sport
Arsenal defender Ben White has stated that he would make the same decision again regarding his previous choice to make himself unavailable for England selection. White left the national team's 2022 World Cup camp in Qatar for personal reasons and subsequently remained out of the squad during the remainder of Gareth Southgate's tenure. Now 29, the defender has returned to the setup under manager Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. White acknowledged that the public remains unaware of the full story behind his departure but confirmed he does not intend to share those details publicly. He recently made his first appearance since 2022 during a 1-1 draw against Uruguay in March, a match where he scored a goal but also conceded a penalty.
Why it matters
White's return to the England squad marks a significant shift in the national team's defensive options under Thomas Tuchel, potentially ending a long-standing period of uncertainty regarding his international availability.
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