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England boss Thomas Tuchel has explained his reason for leaving out one of Arsenal's key players from his latest squad.
Thomas Tuchel has explained his decision to leave Arsenal's Ben White out of the England squad for upcoming matches against Andorra and Senegal.
The England boss explained that White was left out as he prepares to welcome his first child.
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10:28 - 23.05.2025
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The Arsenal versatile hasn’t played for England since leaving the squad during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar for personal reasons, with some reports suggesting a disagreement with former assistant manager Steve Holland.
However, Tuchel explained that White’s absence from the latest camp is due to the imminent arrival of his baby.
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“He made very strong progress and was involved in the latest matches of Arsenal, which I was very delighted to see,” Tuchel said.
“We talked and we decided that, at the moment, it is not the moment because he will become a father very soon. The baby is due to arrive on the exact date of the camp.
“This is his first child, and we wish him and his wife all the best for that. We thought that, if he comes back, he should come back with a clear mind and a free mind, a full focus on football, which is now not the case.”
When asked if White is ready to return to the England setup in the future, Tuchel was clear: “Yes, 100 per cent.”
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