BEN WHITE has left the England World Cup camp early – and he didn’t get to play for a single second at the tournament.
The FA revealed that White missed training this week due to illness.
But now, the Arsenal star has been permitted to fly home and he is not expected to return to Qatar to rejoin his Three Lions teammates.
Find out more on Ben White’s early England exit below…
Why has Ben White left England’s World Cup squad?
White, 25 left the England camp ahead of their last-16 clash with Senegal for “personal reasons”.
An FA statement confirmed: “Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons.
“The Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament.
“We ask that the player’s privacy is respected at this moment in time.”
Ben White’s club side Arsenal also tweeted: “We’re all with you, Ben.”
When is England’s last-16 clash against Senegal?
- England’s World Cup last-16 clash with Senegal will take place on Sunday, December 4.
- The match will get underway from 7pm UK time.
- England vs Senegal will be held at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
- The stadium holds just under 70,000 fans and played host to England’s 0-0 draw with USA.
