Waddle calls for Ben White's two-year England ban

Former England player Chris Waddle has called for a two-year ban for Arsenal's Ben White from the national team. Waddle criticized White for leaving the England squad during the 2022 World Cup, citing “personal reasons.” Waddle believes that White should face consequences for his actions. He said that players should not be allowed to choose when they want to represent their country. Waddle expressed, “He spat the dummy out, didn’t he?” referring to White's previous refusal to play. White last played for England three years ago. Despite being ruled out of the current squad due to injury, he has had discussions with England coach Thomas Tuchel about returning to the team. Tuchel stated that White is eager to be back but needs to recover fully first. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised White for his decision to express his desire to return to international football. Arteta called it a "brave" move. He recognized that White's departure from the squad was not about letting the country down but about acknowledging his own limitations at that time. The debate continues about whether White should be welcomed back into the England squad and how players should handle their commitments to national teams.