August 28th 2024.
According to recent reports, it seems that England is not a top priority for Arsenal star Ben White. Despite his undeniable talent, White's exclusion from the England squad is set to continue under interim manager Lee Carsley. It is believed that Carsley will not include White in his first squad announcement on Thursday, as the defender's stance on playing for his country remains unchanged.
White's strained relationship with England's former assistant coach Steve Holland has kept him out of the national team since the 2022 World Cup. With Holland and manager Gareth Southgate stepping down after England's loss in the Euro 2024 final, there was speculation that White may be given another chance. However, it seems that this will not be the case.
The Daily Mail reports that White still has no interest in adding to his four international caps, and that returning to the England team is not a priority for him. In fact, he was even on vacation in Dubai playing a game of Uno with his wife on the same day that England suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brazil. This lack of interest in representing his country has not gone unnoticed, with former manager Harry Redknapp publicly criticizing White for his decision.
Redknapp expressed his disappointment, saying, "You tell the Bobby Moores of this world who have 100-odd caps, the Shiltons, the Beckhams, the Rooneys – those people who have played for England with pride – that you don't want to play for your country. It's disgusting." Fellow football pundit Jeff Stelling also weighed in, questioning White's decision to post about his vacation instead of supporting his England teammates.
It seems that White's lack of interest in playing for England has caused quite a stir among football fans and experts alike. Despite this, it seems that his stance remains unchanged and he will not be featuring in the upcoming squad announcement. Only time will tell if White's decision will have any impact on his future career with Arsenal and in the world of football.
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