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Tottenham icon calls for Arsenal star Ben White to be banned from playing for England

Ben White has been called up to the England squad, but one former Tottenham Hotspur star believes the Arsenal defender should not be allowed to don the Three Lions shirt again…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:12 PM
Tottenham icon calls for Arsenal star Ben White to be banned from playing for England
Key Things to Know
  • Former Tottenham winger Chris Waddle argued Arsenal's Ben White deserves a lifetime ban from England duty.
  • Waddle questioned England manager Thomas Tuchel's decision to recall White after the defender previously declined selection.
  • White made himself unavailable under previous managers Sir Gareth Southgate and interim boss Lee Carsley.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Tottenham player Chris Waddle argued that Arsenal defender Ben White should receive a lifetime ban from representing England. Speaking to iGaming.com via Metro, Waddle criticized England manager Thomas Tuchel for recalling White, stating that any player who previously made themselves unavailable for international selection should never be allowed to wear the national shirt again.

White had made himself unavailable under former managers Sir Gareth Southgate and Lee Carsley after leaving England's 2022 World Cup camp. Despite facing fan boos during a recent friendly against Uruguay, White was recalled by Tuchel amid defensive absences, including injuries to Reece James and Marc Guehi.

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