Thomas Tuchel makes Ben White plea to England fans as Arsenal star makes Three Lions returnThomas Tuchel has pleaded with England fans not to boo Ben White on his return to the international fold after he walked out of the World Cup in 2022View Image White is in line to make his England return against Uruguay (Image: PA)Thomas Tuchel has urged fans not to boo Ben White on his England return. But Tuchel also admitted the Arsenal defender owes his teammates an explanation ahead of his first cap since he walked out on England at the 2022 World Cup. ‌White was called up to the England squad for the friendlies with Uruguay and Japan to end his three-and-a-half-year exile. ‌England boss Tuchel insisted White was desperate to join up despite the controversy which saw the 27-year-old leave the camp and he has never publicly explained his version of events. ‌When asked what he hopes from the England fans, Tuchel said: “Support, because he plays for England and we play in a positive moment.

Source: Daily Mirror March 27, 2026 01:16 UTC