Ben White has declined an opportunity to rejoin the England national team at present.
The defender has been delivering outstanding performances for Arsenal this season, playing a pivotal role in their pursuit of success in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
With England aiming to triumph in Euro 2024, White’s inclusion in their squad would be highly anticipated. Given his consistent form and ample playing time, he could secure a starting position in the current England team.
However, during his previous stint with the national team, White abruptly departed the camp due to what was termed “personal reasons.” Subsequently, it has been revealed that he had a disagreement with one of the national team coaches.
Gareth Southgate has confirmed that White has declined the recent opportunity to rejoin the England squad.
He said, as quoted by The Sun:
“On form, I can’t say he doesn’t deserve to be here.
“John McDermott had a call from Edu last week saying Ben didn’t want to be considered for England at this time.
“That’s a shame. He’s a player I really like. I spoke to him post Qatar and there was clearly reticence from his side. I don’t know fully why that is.
“But I want to leave the door open because he’s a good player. There is no issue between us at all.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
White will protect himself from injury and burnout by rejecting this call and that is a good thing for us as a club.
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England is the Spurs of international football
Lol
First Saliba s celebration.
Now this.
Sincerely……..Mad About Arsenal
I’m glad he declined England. Now he can rest and recharge ahead of the Etihad showdown.
I’d like to see him sort out his problems with the England team and continue what looked to be a promising international career.
Having said that, Arsenal are the beneficiaries (pun intended).
Yes Jax Arsenal are the bene(blanco)ficiaries 😉
A victim of his £50 mil price tag, blasted repeatedly by various armchair managers, he never lost focus, seems a real character just realized he could have a strong opinion.
Does your post also include other signings who have been villified, mostly by the same set of fans as well Gunsmoke?
It seems to be quite normal for some of our fans!!
Yes Xhaka, Magahlase, Havertz, and the list goes on and on, there seems to be an undying appetite.
I am glad he does not want toplay for England.
How I wish all players everywhere refused to play for national teams.
That way we would not have to suffer the boredom of international football.