Ben White declines call-up to England national team
London Arsenal defender Ben White has declined a call-up to the England national team for the March matches at the best soccer betting sites, head coach Gareth Southgate has said.
“I can’t articulate that. You need to talk to him or Arsenal to get an understanding. Over the years, I’ve had players who didn’t want to come to the national team. This has happened. This is not the first time. For me, the England national team was the pinnacle. Did I enjoy every moment I spent in it? No, I didn’t. But I always wanted to challenge myself, to test myself. And my regrets in life are related to the things I didn’t try, not the moments when I failed. For me, this has always been the highest achievement.
But I didn’t play for a club that was fighting for the championship or trying to reach the last stages of the Champions League. I cannot guess the reasons for this decision.
But I want to leave the door open [for White]. I don’t want it to cause a negative reaction. I understand that we are in a situation where this could happen. But he’s just signed a new contract, so he’s going to get love from the Arsenal fans without question.
I’m sorry because I like this player. His abilities are obvious. I would like to call him up, but there is no such option for me. I fully respect that. I think the door is completely open. I must say that he is unlikely to go to the Euros given the situation this month. But I hope his position will change in the future,” Southgate said.
