Declan Rice is working to persuade his Arsenal colleague, Ben White, to reconsider his decision and become available for England’s national team again.
A key player of Arsenal
White has been a key player for Arsenal, who are leading the Premier League, but hasn’t been part of the England squad since the 2022 World Cup.
Left the World cup in Qatar
The 26-year-old left the World Cup in Qatar early due to what the Football Association described as “personal reasons,” . There were later reports of a possible disagreement with Steve Holland, an assistant for the England team.
Request for Euro 2024
Subsequent to the incident, White requested not to be included in the England squad. This has been viewed as a significant loss for the team. For those interested in the Euro 2024, details about fixtures, schedules, groups, and venues are readily available.
Ben White’s Availability
The issue of Ben White’s availability for England selection was a topic of discussion among the Soccer Saturday panel. England’s coach, Gareth Southgate, clarified that there was no conflict when he named his squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. He stating that White had chosen not to be considered for selection at this time.
Match against Belguim
As Rice prepares to lead England as captain in the upcoming friendly against Belgium at Wembley, which is the last match before the final selection for the Euro 2024 squad.He along with other Arsenal players, intends to encourage White to reconsider his stance on playing for England.
