Why doesn’t Ben White want to play for England?

The Athletic FC Podcast

03/19/24

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Last week England boss Gareth Soutgate announced that Arsenal’s Ben White does not want to play for England.

So, why doesn’t one of the best players in Europe, in his position, not want to represent his country?

And why do some followers of the England national team find it so difficult to understand?

Produced by Jay Beale.

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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