Thomas Tuchel says he will “reach out” to Ben White over his ongoing absence from the England national team. The Arsenal defender, 27, has not played for his country since leaving the World Cup in Qatar mid-tournament in 2022.

White, who last featured for England at the 2022 World Cup before leaving the squad under circumstances that have still never been fully clarified, appears poised to make himself available for selection once Tuchel takes charge in January. Tuchel has ...

England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he plans to offer Arsenal defender Ben White the chance to restart his international career. White has not represented England since an abrupt departure from the 2022 World Cup and rejected the chance to return to the squad under former boss Gareth Southgate amid speculation of a bust-up with assistant manager Steve Holland.