Ben White: England legend demands ‘lifetime ban’ for Arsenal star after squad snub

Former England international Chris Waddle has stated that Arsenal defender Ben White should receive a lifetime ban from representing England. Speaking to iGaming.com, Waddle argued that White should never have been recalled to the national team after previously making himself unavailable for selection, questioning manager Thomas Tuchel's choice to bring him back into the squad.

White ended his international exile in March 2026 under Tuchel after previously leaving the 2022 World Cup and turning down call-ups under Gareth Southgate. While White defended himself by stating people do not know the full story, he has been named in England's squad for upcoming Nations League matches against Spain and Croatia.