CRAIG HOPE: The defender left the camp in Qatar after the group stages citing 'personal reasons', although a fallout with Gareth Southgate's assistant, Steve Holland, was later reported.
Arsenal defender Ben White stated that England fans would not boo him if they knew the full story behind his departure from the 2022 World Cup. Addressing the jeers he received during an England friendly against Uruguay, White said supporters do not know the actual situation, though he maintained that he will not reveal specific details or throw anyone under the bus regarding his past decisions.
White left England's 2022 camp citing personal reasons following a reported fallout with former assistant Steve Holland, and subsequently declined call-ups under Gareth Southgate. After returning under manager Thomas Tuchel, the 29-year-old reaffirmed he would make the same decision again if placed in that position, while expressing excitement to feature in upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain.
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