After a long absence from the Three Lions squad, Arsenal centre-back Ben White has confirmed his availability for a call-up after a conversation with Thomas Tuchel.
Ben White has revealed talks with the England manager, Tuchel, as Arsenal defender prepares to end his England exile after falling out with Gareth Southgate’s staff.
White, who was unavailable to play under former manager Southgate due to a misunderstanding with Southgate’s assistant Steve Holland, has now reassured the new German manager that he is willing to don the England shirt again.
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The 27-year-old versatile defender has been out of the England team after leaving the 2022 World Cup in Qatar for “personal reasons” after a reported clash with assistant coach Holland.
Now, the Arsenal defender has revealed discussions with new boss Thomas Tuchel and is willing to represent his country once again.
White has won four caps for the Three Lions, playing in friendlies against Austria and Romania in 2021, and versus Switzerland and the Ivory Coast in 2022.
He was an unused substitute in the opening two games of the 2022 World Cup, against Iran and the United States.
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The 27-year-old has battled back from injury and stated, per The Sun: “I’m definitely available.
“I spoke to him a few times. He’s such a nice, nice man — very honest. I haven’t been back for too long.
“So it’s just about playing now and hopefully making my way back in.”
Tuchel will name his England squad on Friday for next month’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra, followed by a friendly against Senegal on 10th June.
White will be anticipating a call-up after confirming his availability to add to the four games under his belt for his country.
