Ben White says England fans may not have booed him ‘if they knew the full story’ over squad exile

Arsenal defender Ben White stated that England supporters might not have booed him if they knew the full story behind his departure from the 2022 World Cup squad in Qatar. White returned to the national setup under manager Thomas Tuchel in March, where he was booed by fans during a friendly against Uruguay, a match in which he both scored and conceded a penalty.

White left the camp in 2022 citing personal reasons following a reported dispute with assistant coach Steve Holland, remaining unavailable throughout Sir Gareth Southgate's tenure. Speaking to talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live, the 29-year-old affirmed that he stands by his decision, citing poor communication at the time, but refuses to reveal specific details or speak negatively about others involved.