New England boss Thomas Tuchel has reportedly held talks with Ben White over his international future ahead of naming his first squad next month.
Tuchel, who started is role as the Three Lions’ new head coach at the start of 2025, said he would “reach out” to White in December.
The Arsenal defender has not featured for England since March 2022 before leaving the camp at the 2022 World Cup due to “personal reasons”.
Last year ahead of Euro 2024, predecessor Gareth Southgate said the 27-year-old, who has four caps, had asked not to be considered for the squad.
A report by BBC Sport suggests that although talks have taken place, there is no suggestion that it means the Gunners right-back will be in the next squad.
England have World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at Wembley in March.
White made his first Arsenal appearance since November at the weekend in the defeat to West Ham, with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praising the former Brighton centre-back’s impact since returning.
The Gunners boss also said it was up to Tuchel if he decides to have White back in the fold.
“[He is] a player that has given us something very, very special, especially in that right unit,” Arteta said of White’s impact in his Arsenal team.
“So, great to have him back, more options, his energy, the way he’s around the team, the way he generates – he certainly has been missed.”
