Ben White addresses England fan reactions following World Cup departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Ben White discussed the mixed reactions from England fans regarding his exit from the 2022 World Cup squad. White left the camp in Qatar citing personal reasons after an alleged fallout with assistant manager Steve Holland, and subsequently chose to make himself unavailable for future England selections during Gareth Southgate's tenure. He noted that while he stands by his decision, he believes that fans would understand his choice better if they knew the full context. White returned to the national team under Thomas Tuchel in March and is looking forward to continuing his England career.
- •Ben White left the World Cup camp in Qatar for personal reasons.
- •He reported a fallout with assistant manager Steve Holland.
- •White returned to the national team under Thomas Tuchel in March.
- •He expressed hope that fans would understand his decision if they knew the full story.
- •White scored in a friendly against Uruguay but also conceded a penalty.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Ben White says England fans may not have booed him 'if they knew the full story' over squad exile
"White walked out of the World Cup camp in Qatar and subsequently made himself unavailable for the rest of Sir Gareth Southgate’s time in charge
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