The Arsenal defender has asked not to be considered for international selection.
England’s Harry Maguire labelled Ben White an ‘excellent’ defender Harry Maguire is unsure of the ‘ins and outs’ behind Ben White’s decision to snub England but says the ‘excellent’ Arsenal defender ‘trained really well’ before leaving the Qatar World Cup. White was notably absent from England’s 25-man squad to take on Brazil and Belgium this month, with Gareth Southgate revealing that the 26-year-old had asked not to be considered for selection through Arsenal’s sporting director Edu.
‘He is a great lad, first and foremost. How he trains, how he goes on about his business, he is top top drawer.’ White signed a new contract with the Gunners this month Asked if he had been left saddened by the situation, Coady replied: ‘Yeah, because I think he is a phenomenal player. ‘What he is doing at this moment in time with Bukayo Saka down the right-hand side for Arsenal is, I think, incredible. ‘He deserves to play for his country.
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