Ben White replaces injured star in England squad as Trent Alexander-Arnold gets overlooked again

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23 Mar 2026 • 7:56 PM MYT
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  • Ben White has received a surprise recall to the England squad after more than three years.
  • The Arsenal defender last featured for England at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, having previously asked not to be considered for selection.
  • White has got the nod over Trent Alexander-Arnold, with his recall coming due to injuries which has forced Thomas Tuchel to make changes to his squad for the upcoming international matches.
  • White replaces Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah, while Eberechi Eze has also been ruled out due to a calf problem.
  • Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes has been called up to replace Eze in the squad for games against Uruguay and Japan.

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