Ben White: England defender leaves World Cup coaching base to return house for ‘private causes’ | Soccer Information

Ben White has left England’s World Cup coaching base in Qatar to return house for “private causes”.

The Arsenal defender isn’t anticipated to return to the squad for the rest of the match.

The 25-year-old was included in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad for the World Cup following a powerful begin to the season with the Gunners.

White didn’t function in England’s first two Group B matches and missed Tuesday’s 3-0 win in opposition to Wales via sickness.

“We ask that the participant’s privateness is revered at this second in time,” a press release from the Soccer Affiliation learn.

Arsenal’s official Twitter account posted: “We’re all with you, Ben.”

White, who has 4 caps for England, was referred to as up as a late alternative for final yr’s European Championship however didn’t function and is but to symbolize his nation at a significant worldwide match.

England’s victory over Wales ensured they completed high of Group B and arrange a World Cup last-16 tie with Senegal on Sunday.