I can't believe what Ben White has just done - Arsenal defender needs to get real
Former Sky Sports host Jeff Stelling has criticised Ben White for an image shared by the defender's partner of the pair on holiday.
White was set to be included in the latest England squad for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, though Gareth Southgate revealed the Arsenal star had informed the Three Lions of his desire not to be considered.
This issue is reported to be related to a comment made by Southgate's England assistant, Steve Holland, towards White at the 2022 World Cup. The ex-Brighton defender subsequently left the camp in Qatar early.
The Gunners' defender has jetted off to Dubai with his partner Milly Adams while many of his team-mates are in action. An image of the pair playing UNO appeared on his wife's Instagram on the day of England's 1-0 defeat by Brazil, leaving Stelling furious.
«He decided he didn't want to play for England in the games against Brazil and Belgium,» he told talkSPORT of Arsenal's No4. «He has been enjoying his time there [Dubai] by the looks of it.
»While his England team-mates suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brazil, Ben was enjoying a game of UNO and soaking up the sun on a beach in Dubai. I have a bit of sympathy for people who play cards, but not Ben. What are you doing?
«What are you doing posting the fact that you are in Dubai playing cards? You decided not to play for England, that's fine. Your prerogative, just let the boys get on with it.»
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