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Ben White, who refused to call up the England national team, wants to return to the England national team.
Arsenal defender White refused to call up England in March last year with his own hands. Regardless of nationality, being a member of the national team is the dream of every soccer player. Besides, it's England. It has not won a major championship since 1966, but it is a country with the best history in the world. The moment you win a major tournament in England, you can be a national hero.
It was just ahead of Euro 2024, and England was considered a favorite to win the Euro, but White refused to take the national team position. Former England coach Gareth Southgate said at the time that "White did not want to be chosen (for the national team). It's a real shame. White is a player that I really like to play,' he said, adding that White refused to call up.
It was at this point that rumors of discord between White and former England head coach Steve Holland rose again. White played for England at the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup, but was dropped after two group games. The England Football Association said White had dropped out of the national team due to personal reasons, but rumors of discord emerged. When White refused to convene in March, rumors of discord again drew attention.
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Southgate said he had spoken to White after the Qatar World Cup and he didn't talk much. I don't know why. There is no problem between us at all, and neither is head coach Holland. I didn't like the report, although it was mentioned in the article. That's not why White isn't with us, he said, stressing that rumors of discord are not true.
Four months have passed since White refused to call up the national team. England did not win the Euros, and Southgate and his division parted ways with the English national team.
White is then considering a return to the English national team. The British Mirror said on the 24th (Korea time) 'White is considering returning to the England national team following Southgate's decision to resign as head coach. With Southgate and Holland no longer able to lead the team, White is weighing in on his return to the international stage, the report said.
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When White returns to the England national team, rumors of a feud with coach Holland will be further strengthened.
White is also a very good resource for right-back and centre-back. With Kyle Walker's retirement not far away, there are no England fans who would welcome White's return.
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