December 13th 2024.
Ben White, a talented defender from Arsenal, has not played for the England national team since March of 2022. This is quite a long time for a player to be absent from the international stage, but Thomas Tuchel, the new manager of England, has expressed his desire to bring him back into the squad. White left England's World Cup camp in 2022 after the group stage for "personal reasons," and has not been selected for the team since then. He has only four caps with England, and his last appearance was in March 2022.
Earlier this year, Gareth Southgate, the previous manager of England, announced that White had made himself unavailable for selection. However, there have been reports that White had a disagreement with Southgate's assistant, Steve Holland, during the Qatar World Cup. It was also said that White was hesitant to play for England while Holland held such an influential position. But now, with a new manager in place, the door is open for White to return to the national team.
In the recent World Cup 2026 Qualifying Draw, England was placed in a group with Serbia, Albania, Latvia, and Andorra. Tuchel, who was appointed as the new manager in October, has stated that he will reach out to White and hopes for a clean start and a clear narrative. He plans to be present at the stadiums from January onwards and not distract the players with his presence. Tuchel wants the players to know that he will be there to support them, and his arrival should not affect their performance.
It is clear that Tuchel sees potential in White and wants to utilize his skills for the national team. White is a talented defender and could be an asset to England's defense. It will be interesting to see if White accepts Tuchel's invitation and returns to the England squad for future matches. With the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers on the horizon, Tuchel will be looking to build a strong team and White could play a crucial role in that. Only time will tell if White will make a comeback and represent his country once again.
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