England manager Thomas Tuchel says he will contact Arsenal defender Ben White about a possible international return.
White left the England squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after the group stage to return home for personal reasons. Reportedly after falling out with Gareth Southgate’s right-hand man Steve Holland.
The 27-year-old has made four appearances for the Three Lions, most recently in March 2022.
Tuchel was appointed England manager in October, replacing Southgate, and will officially take up the job on January 1.
“I will contact him. It should be a good start and a clear story,” the German said.
“I will start in January. I will not disturb the players and they will just know, ‘Okay, the boss has been there since January.’
England were only told their 2026 World Cup qualifying group on Friday. With Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra all set to face off.
Southgate said โปรโมชั่น ufabet in March that White. Who can play at centre-back or right-back, would not play for his country on his own.
White is currently sideline after undergoing knee surgery. With Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirming in November that he would be out for several months.
White is currently recovering from knee surgery. But could add to his four international caps in March. When England face Albania and Latvia at Wembley in their first two qualifiers.
Serbia and Andorra also await as Tuchel aims to complete the first stage of his stated aim to win the World Cup in USA in 2026.