Ben White has suggested that the full story behind his prolonged absence from the England national team remains unknown to the public. The Arsenal defender made his first appearance for England in more than three years when he featured against Uruguay in March.
The 26-year-old's return to the international fold came after a lengthy exile that began following the 2022 World Cup. White, who has been a regular for Arsenal in the Premier League, did not elaborate on the reasons for his absence but indicated there is more to the situation than has been reported.
The comments were reported by BBC Sport journalist Gary Rose on November 9, 2026.
