{"id":16796,"date":"2024-11-06T13:33:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T13:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=16796"},"modified":"2024-11-06T13:33:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T13:33:22","slug":"thomas-tuchel-ben-white-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/thomas-tuchel-ben-white-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Tuchel Expected to Address Ben White\u2019s England Snub as Alan Shearer Urges Arsenal Defender\u2019s Return to the Squad"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Thomas Tuchel prepares to take over as England manager in the new year, former Three Lions star Alan Shearer has encouraged the German to resolve the \u201cstrange\u201d situation surrounding Arsenal defender Ben White\u2019s absence from the national team.<\/strong><\/p>\n

White, who informed former England manager Gareth Southgate that he didn\u2019t want to be considered for international duty, has missed several opportunities to represent his country, including a potential spot at Euro 2024.<\/p>\n

Shearer believes Tuchel<\/a> will make it a priority to understand White\u2019s stance on returning to the squad.<\/p>\n

Ben White\u2019s England Absence: A \u201cStrange\u201d Situation<\/h2>\n

Since Ben White\u2019s<\/a> initial withdrawal from the England squad last year, reportedly for personal reasons, the 27-year-old has stayed away from the national team setup despite his impressive form for Arsenal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Known for his versatility, White has thrived at right-back under Mikel Arteta<\/a>, becoming a key player for the Gunners over the past three seasons.<\/p>\n

His strong performances have led many to wonder why he would remove himself from England\u2019s plans, especially given the ongoing competition for defensive roles in the squad.<\/p>\n

Alan Shearer, speaking to Betfair<\/em>, commented on White\u2019s international hiatus. \u201cWhite\u2019s situation is a strange one, and I for one don\u2019t know the background,\u201d Shearer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all hear different rumours as to why he left the England camp or why he doesn\u2019t want to be selected, but I don\u2019t know whether they\u2019re true.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I would love to see Ben White under Thomas Tuchel. \ud83e\udd8b<\/p>\n

Would be excellent as a RCB in his back three. pic.twitter.com\/kgWeDsFdKo<\/a><\/p>\n

— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) October 16, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n