Ben White, a defender for Arsenal, asked not to be considered for the latest England squad, a decision that Gareth Southgate revealed publicly. Southgate expressed disappointment but respected White's choice, cautioning against backlash. The reason behind White's refusal remains unclear, with Southgate unable to protect him from potential fan criticism.
🔴 Viewed very differently inside and outside Arsenal 🔴 Increasingly influential voice in the dressing room 🔴 Laid down the law to team-mates in pre-season 🔴 Wind-up merchant off the pitch Who is the real Ben White? ⬇️ @gunnerblog & @David_Ornstein
🚨 Ben White new deal another major boost to Arsenal & deserved reward for crucial squad member. Latest footballer to use analytics in talks, showing 26yo as good fit for some of Europe’s elite clubs - but he only wanted #AFC. W/ @gunnerblog @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/8pvwS1vjbE
There’s been a lot of talk about Ben White and England. This piece is about the Ben White that Arsenal know. And they absolutely adore him. w/ @David_Ornstein, for @TheAthleticFC 🔴⚪️ #AFC ⬇️ https://t.co/jFQaXLlgHw
🚨🚨 Gareth Southgate has ruled out Mason Greenwood's chances of making England's Euro 2024 squad - but has refused to permanently close the door | @RyanTaylorSport https://t.co/kbGJpuEMzr https://t.co/vu6u107sni
Ben White isn't available for selection... but @martinkeown5 is 😂 @chris_sutton73 says the Arsenal player could look back with regret. #FootballFocus https://t.co/LtJAWQIEVA
Gareth Southgate admits he can’t protect Ben White from fan backlash after player rejected England call-up https://t.co/jLfUqXs260 https://t.co/jLfUqXs260
"It’s a huge privilege to represent your country and Ben White will be berated for snubbing Gareth Southgate and England. His decision should be respected, even if it is totally inexplicable. He’s missing out." ✍️ @henrywinter
Intriguing that Ben White asked Edu to tell England he didn't want to be called up (according to Gareth Southgate). Presumably White didn't feel able to say so himself. Southgate entirely within his rights to share the information. https://t.co/vG7LILdViu
Why has Ben White turned his back on England? From @DTathletic https://t.co/9zHyGXDhZY
Gareth Southgate reveals he doesn’t know full reason Ben White won’t play for England but warns against ‘backlash’ | @CharlieWyett https://t.co/jLfUqXrugs https://t.co/jLfUqXrugs
Gareth Southgate confirms why Ben White isn't in England squad https://t.co/eKyz6trxjR
“I don’t think it would be right not to state the situation we’re in. We’ve explained to Arsenal we were going to do that.” Gareth Southgate explains decision to go public on Ben White’s England snub https://t.co/GQDLJX76N8
😬 Ben White's England misery remains a mystery, but the versatile defender is busy establishing himself as one of the league's best at Arsenal 🔴 https://t.co/jpi6CB2lo5 https://t.co/1XN82xjwiE
“Edu said Ben didn’t want to be considered for England squads at this time. For me that is a great shame. But I don’t want there to be a backlash.” Gareth Southgate on Ben White. #ENG #AFC https://t.co/WtVpGAOJuj
🗣️ "For some players, playing for England clearly isn't the highest honour" 🏴 Reaction to Ben White's decision to not be included in the England squad 🎧 https://t.co/swvcXKGdtY #arsenal | #england https://t.co/9AoSNPYWSf
🗣️ "He didn't want to be considered for England squads at this time.' 😮 Gareth Southgate reveals Ben White asked to be left out of his latest England squad 📺 https://t.co/o5UhbTnk2K #threelions | #football https://t.co/7v3sOAlIu4
I’d urge any Arsenal fans looking for some clarity on Ben White & England to read this ⬇️ https://t.co/OKmxebMqPi