Lee Carsley Drops Major Update on Ben White’s England Future and Shares Arsenal Defender’s True Stance
England’s interim boss Lee Carsley has spoken out about Arsenal star Ben White’s future with the national team, and it seems like the defender’s situation is still up in the air.
White has been out of the England fold since leaving the 2022 World Cup camp due to "personal reasons", and it’s been unclear whether he would be considered for selection again. In his post-match press conference after England’s 2-0 win over Finland, Carsley was asked about White’s future and provided some insight.
According to The Independent’s Miguel Delaney, Carsley said that he hasn’t planned to speak to White about a potential call-up, and that the defender has asked not to be contacted. This suggests that White’s situation remains uncertain, and it’s unclear whether he will be considered for selection again in the future.
It’s worth noting that White’s departure from the World Cup camp was reportedly due to an exchange with Steve Holland, Gareth Southgate’s assistant. The exact nature of the exchange is unknown, but it’s clear that White’s exit was not amicable.
Carsley also spoke about his own experience as interim boss, saying that he’s had to push himself out of his comfort zone to produce high standards. He praised his players for responding well to his approach, saying that they’ve been able to build on their results and improve their performance.
Harry Kane, who scored twice in the win over Finland, also praised Carsley, saying that he’s brought a great energy to the team and encouraged them to play with freedom and attack.
The future of Ben White with England remains uncertain, but it’s clear that Lee Carsley is focused on building a strong team for the future. With the UEFA Nations League and World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, it will be interesting to see how White’s situation develops.
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