England defender Ben White leaves camp for personal reasons

England defender Ben White has returned home from  on going World Cup in Qatar for “personal reasons”., the Football Association announced on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old defender is yet to play a single minute in Qatar, where England sealed their place in the last 16 after Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Wales ensured they topped Group B.

White – who has been in impressive form for Premier League leaders Arsenal this season  is unlikely to return to Qatar before the tournament ends.

A statement released by the Football Association on Wednesday read: “Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons.

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“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.”

Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions face Senegal in their last-16 tie at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday.

The 22nd World Cup kicked off on November 20 and will end on the 18th of December.

Whether Defending Champions France who lost by a lone goal to Tunisia but still qualified for the knockout stage will defend the title they won in Russia in 2018 or not, will come to the fore as the competition progresses.