Arsenal star Ben White ‘trained really well’ with England, says Harry Maguire | Football [Video]

Harry Maguire is unsure of the ‘ins and outs’ behind Ben White’s decision to snub England but says the ‘excellent’ Arsenal defender ‘trained really well’ before leaving the Qatar World Cup.

White was notably absent from England’s 25-man squad to take on Brazil and Belgium this month, with Gareth Southgate revealing that the 26-year-old had asked not to be considered for selection through Arsenal’s sporting director Edu.

The versatile Arsenal star has not featured at international level since leaving the Three Lions’ training camp early at the 2022 World Cup, when reports of a bust-up with Southgate’s assistant Steve Holland hit the headlines.

White has faced strong criticism from some corners, with former Tottenham and QPR manager Harry Redknapp branding his decision ‘disgusting’ and urging Southgate to ‘slam the door’ on a possible return in the future.

It appears unlikely that White will return to the fold for this summer’s European Championships and England defender Maguire – one of Southgate’s most …