Sol Campbell Weighs in on Ben White’s England Exile: "Draw a Line and Move On"
Former Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell has added his two cents to the ongoing debate surrounding Ben White’s England exile. The 26-year-old Gunners man has been out of the international fold since 2022, and Campbell believes it’s time for White to be reintegrated into the national team setup.
A Talented Player Deserves a Second Chance
Campbell, who earned 73 caps for England between 1996 and 2007, is of the opinion that White’s talent and form for Arsenal warrant a recall. "When I look at Ben White – how do you integrate him back into the fold? He is one of the best right-backs in that position now, young, he’s playing really well, how do you get him back in?" Campbell told talkSPORT.
Reintegrating White: A Challenge for New Management
Campbell acknowledges that the situation is complex, but believes that new England manager Lee Carsley should take the initiative to bridge the gap with White. "How do you bridge the gap with the fans? How do you patch that up? It’s like, ‘What are you doing?’ He is one of the best guys in that position. Yeah, they may already be winning, but White is playing top football."
Moving Forward
Campbell suggests that White should take responsibility for his actions and work towards regaining his place in the England squad. "Deep down, he’s a man that wants to play for England, but obviously something happened before. But with many things, if you allow things to drag on from the previous management to the new management – then that’s not the best way to do it. Draw a line [under it], be a man and move on to the next, because he is a top player and you want the best players to play for England."
The Verdict
Sol Campbell’s opinion piece highlights the challenges faced by Ben White in regaining his place in the England squad. With White’s talent and form for Arsenal, it’s hard to argue against Campbell’s sentiments. As the Three Lions look to build towards the 2024 European Championships, reintegrating White into the fold could be a shrewd move.
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