Arsenal star told he should ‘never’ play for England again – ‘that’s a lifetime ban’

Former England international Chris Waddle stated that Arsenal defender Ben White should receive a lifetime ban from representing England after previously walking out on the national squad. White left the England camp ahead of the 2022 World Cup due to personal reasons, reportedly involving a conflict with former assistant Steve Holland. Despite this past controversy, current England manager Thomas Tuchel has recalled White to the squad.

Speaking to iGaming.com, Waddle argued that players who refuse to represent their country should never be selected again, questioning Tuchel's decision to bring the defender back. Meanwhile, White addressed the situation in a talkSPORT interview, refusing to go into specific details while stating he did not want to throw anyone under the bus regarding his past international experiences.