Ben White is having a sublime season with Arsenal, in the context that he is pulled by coach Mikel Arteta to kick as a right-back. However, in this convocation of the England team, the coach Gareth Southgate has eliminated Ben White, Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling.
White was not called up to the England team this time.
Sharing about the decision, Southgate said: “Yeah, Raheem is not physically fit, so it was an option. Yes. [Tôi sẽ chọn cậu ấy nếu đủ thể lực]. With Ben, Ben (Chilwell) and Trent are similar cases.”
“…It’s the hardest position to pick (right-back), although the criteria are never simple and it always varies a bit in terms of form. Kyle and Trippier are clearly players who have played in the World. Cup, having started in the World Cup, there is a consistency (in form).”
Despite eliminating Ben White, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sterling, Southgate summoned defender Harry Maguire, who lost his starting position at Man Utd.
“We have to pick our best players if we can and then there’s a balance between picking a player of a certain level who doesn’t play regularly or a player who is fit and competitive. good game – not talking about specific names here, it’s a general rule,” Southgate revealed.
Crouching Dragon | 22:28 March 16, 2023
