US EditionBen White’s England Absence Was a Mystery for Almost 4 Years. Now It Has Finally Come to an End
- On Monday, Thomas Tuchel called up Ben White for Friday's match against Uruguay at Wembley, replacing the injured Jarell Quansah.
- After leaving the 2022 World Cup, White made himself unavailable for England and the English Football Association asked that his privacy be respected, while former England coach Gareth Southgate wanted him back but could not convince him to return.
- Tuchel noted White's strong club form and said he would reach out because White remains one of the Premier League's top defenders, with his first England appearance since March 2022 possible.
- The recall raises the prospect of White being considered for England's World Cup squad this year in the United States, Canada and Mexico, amid a crowded selection battle with players joining ahead of the Japan game and Harvey Barnes added this month.
- Tuchel, who took over from Southgate last year, said he would reach out to White as he reshapes England selections, while White's low-profile habits add to his unusual absence.
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Ben White turned his back on his country, his England call-up is an insult to fans across the nation
Once again, the powers that be in English football seem determined to reward petulance over patriotism.The latest farce? The international recall of Benjamin White, a player who - let’s not forget - walked away from his country during the 2022 World Cup. Not injured. Not sidelined. Not unfairly dropped. No, he simply turned his back and went home.And now we’re supposed to welcome him back with open arms? TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say This is…
Sherwood 'shocked' England have called up Arsenal star ahead of Alexander-Arnold
Ben White’s return to the England fold comes as a ‘shock’, says Tim Sherwood (Picture: Getty) Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood says he is ‘pleased’ for Ben White but ‘shocked’ to see the Arsenal defender called up by England as a replacement for the injured Jarell Quansah. White has not played for England since pulling out of Gareth Southgate’s squad after the side’s second group-stage match against the United States at the 2022 World Cup. …
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The Independent (US)Ben White given shock England recall as Thomas Tuchel replaces injured duo
White has not featured in an England squad since leaving the camp at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Why did Ben White get recalled by England? #sports
What England’s recall means for Ben White Ben White has been brought back into the England squad for the first time since leaving after the 2022 World Cup for personal reasons. The recall signals that Thomas Tuchel and England’s staff are willing to end White’s recent international ...
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