Tottenham Hotspur legend calls for Arsenal's Ben White to be barred from England call-ups
Tottenham Hotspur legend Chris Waddle believes Arsenal defender Ben White should face a lifetime ban from England after the full-back's prior refusal to represent his country
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Chris Waddle believes Arsenal player Ben White should be barred from representing England permanently. White received a call-up from Tottenham manager Thomas Tuchel for the England national team's UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. However, White had previously turned down opportunities to represent England under previous managers Gareth Southgate and Lee Carsley.
Waddle, speaking to iGaming.com via Metro, stated that White's decision to refuse representing his country should result in a lifetime ban. He argued that once a player turns down their country, they should never be given another opportunity to play for them. Waddle noted that White has earned six international caps but was left off the England World Cup roster.
England currently lacks the injured Reece James and Marc Guéhi, who withdrew due to injury, and the latter has been replaced by James Hill.
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