The Arsenal defender made his first international appearance since March after coming on as a substitute during a 2-1 Nations League win against Croatia. Backlash from the crowd stemmed from his decision to leave the 2022 World Cup camp early and opt out of selection under former manager Gareth Southgate. England manager Thomas Tuchel pledged full support for the defender, stating he was unaware of the jeers during the game. Tuchel also dismissed fears that the negative reception would deter the player, on a night when Harry Kane sealed the victory with a penalty on his 126th cap.
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Thomas Tuchel confirmed the squad will actively protect Ben White regardless of hostile r…: Thomas Tuchel confirmed the squad will actively protect Ben White regardless of hostile reactions from home supporters.
The manager maintains that White has demonstrated complete commitment and enthusiasm to r…: The manager maintains that White has demonstrated complete commitment and enthusiasm to represent England under the new coaching staff.
England's coaching setup dismissed concerns that crowd jeers would cause the defender to…: England's coaching setup dismissed concerns that crowd jeers would cause the defender to step away from international football again.
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LONDON, Nov 12 : England manager Thomas Tuchel spoke out in support of Ben White after the defender was booed when he came on as a substitute in the 2-1 Nations League win over Croatia at Wembley on Thursday.
Tuchel told reporters he had not heard the booing, which contrasted to applause for Croatia's veteran forward Luka Modric as he left the pitch and was widely reported by media present.
The Arsenal player was making his first appearance for England since March, before the World Cup which he was not selected for due to injury, and has been booed in the past after turning his back on the national team.
He left the 2022 World Cup camp in Qatar early for personal reasons and later made himself unavailable for the remainder of Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England manager, which ended after Euro 2024.
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