Ben White leaves England’s World Cup squad and returns home for ‘personal reasons’ after missing the group decider against Wales because of illness, with Arsenal defender not expected to return to Qatar
- White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home
- The 25-year-old did not feature in England’s first two Group B matches
- Defender then missed Tuesday’s 3-0 win against Wales through illness
Ben White has flown home from England’s World Cup campaign over a personal matter.
The FA confirmed on Wednesday night that the defender, who is yet to feature for Gareth Southgate’s side here in Qatar, has left the team’s training camp in Al Wakrah.
The statement says White is not expected to return home.
England defender Ben White has gone home from the World Cup due to ‘personal reasons’
‘Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons,’ read the statement.
‘The Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament.
We ask that the player’s privacy is respected at this moment in time.’
His club last night tweeted: ‘We’re all with you, Ben.’
White did not feature in the first two Group B matches and missed Tuesday’s win against Wales
White’s fiancee Milly Adams attended the group game against the USA on Friday night
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