A new report has revealed Arsenal star Ben White s current stance on playing for England after he rejected a call-up earlier this year.
The defender was part of England s 2022 World Cup squad, but
The talented defender s performances for Arsenal mean he s warranted a spot in England s squad over the last couple of years. However, he rejected the opportunity to play for the Three Lions during this year s March international break.
, with his relationship with Holland being a key factor.
was subsequently left out of Gareth Southgate s Euro 2024 squad, but it has been suggested that he could make a return following his exit and the interim appointment of Lee Carsley.
, but Carsley has not included him in his squad for this international break.
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When asked about White, Carsley said: “As far as I’m aware with that he wasn’t available for selection, nothing’s changed in my two weeks of being here.
“So that’s where I’m at with him. I’ve seen in some of the press reports that he was open to [coming back] but it’s gone no further so as far as I’m aware nothing’s changed there.”
When asked whether good performances could change his situation, Carsley said: “He’s always played well, but he made himself unavailable for selection, so I’m not sure where we go with that.”
A report from The Daily Mail claims England may have to make the first move if White is to end his exile .
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The report explains.
In confirming White s omission last week, Carsley pointed out that White had not indicated an intention to make himself available again despite Gareth Southgate and more pertinently Holland s departure.
And current indications are that White is indifferent about resuming his international career.
It remains to been whether the versatile defender s ambivalence wavers in the future. But if the Football Association require White to approach them with a view to playing international football again then, as things stand, they may be waiting a while.
Ex-Arsenal striker Alan Smith has sent a regret warning to White about his England situation.
