England boss Southgate opens sensational talks to recall Arsenal star Ben White after mysterious World Cup departure

GARETH SOUTHGATE is reportedly looking at recalling Ben White to the England team.

The Arsenal defender was part of the Three Lions squad that travelled to Qatar for the World Cup.

GettyGareth Southgate is reportedly reaching out to Ben White[/caption]

AFPHe is keen to see if the defender would consider coming back to the Three Lions[/caption]

However, he left the squad midway through the tournament with the FA citing personal reasons as to why he left.

White, 25, left the camp before the last-16 victory over Senegal, while there were reports claiming he had a training ground bust-up with assistant boss Steve Holland.

He has not been selected to play for England since his sudden exit from Qatar.

But that could be set to change as Southgate is trying to find out if the Gunners star would be open to a return, according to the Daily Mail.

Southgate will name his next England squad on Wednesday for the Euro 2024 fixtures against Malta and North Macedonia.

And the coach will be looking for a right-back with his options looking limited.

Kyle Walker is set to be rested as he plays a Champions League final for Manchester City less than a week before.

While Reece James is injured and Trent Alexander-Arnold is playing a new role at Liverpool.

The Three Lions boss previously argued that White has not been called up due to there being too many other elite options in his position.

The 52-year-old tactician insisted Walker, Trippier and James were ahead of him as well as Trent Alexander-Arnold

He said in March: “With Ben, it is similar for Ben and Trent.

“We have players ahead of those two and we are blessed with talent.

“Kyle and Tripps [Trippier] were the ones who played during the World Cup and have been consistent while Reece has come back.”