Declan Rice, the captain of the England national team for the match against Belgium, has expressed his hope that his Arsenal teammate Ben White will change his mind and play for England again. White, a defender, left England’s camp during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and has declined the opportunity to return to international duty with the Three Lions.
Rice stated on talkSPORT, “The only thing I can say is, it’s Ben’s life. It’s Ben’s decision. We can’t argue with him about what he wants to do.” He emphasized White’s versatility and value to the team, expressing his desire for White to reconsider his decision. While Rice has not had the opportunity to discuss this matter with White yet, he hopes to persuade him to return to the England squad. White’s absence from international duty has led to speculation, but Rice believes that ultimately, White decides to make.
Rice will lead England against Belgium in the absence of Harry Kane, who has returned to Bayern Munich due to an ankle injury. Rice will also earn his 50th cap during the match at Wembley. Meanwhile, White is enjoying a holiday in Dubai with his partner Milly Adams during the international break.
🚨🏴 Declan Rice: “When I go back to Arsenal, I’ll speak to Ben White… and hopefully he does change his mind on England”.
“It’d be a great addition to the squad. But it’s Ben’s decision and Ben’s life”.
“I know Ben and Gareth spoke internally about it… I just hope he changes… pic.twitter.com/Fd7PGZwztq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 25, 2024
Declan Rice
Declan Rice
EnglandThis season he played in total 28 times for 2399 minutes for Premier League.
Declan Rice scored 5 goals for Arsenal. He procured 5 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal won 2-1 against Brentford. The next match in Premier League will be against Manchester City.
Arsenal performance and stats
Arsenal is currently 1st in the Premier League with 64 points.
In the last 28 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Arsenal won 2-1 against Brentford.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 70 goals and conceding 24.
Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester City on Saturday 30th of March in Manchester.
Ben White
Ben White
This season he played in total 27 times for 2139 minutes for Premier League.
Ben White scored 2 goals for Arsenal. He procured 4 assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal won 2-1 against Brentford. The next match in Premier League will be against Manchester City.
Arsenal performance and stats
Arsenal is currently 1st in the Premier League with 64 points.
In the last 28 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Arsenal won 2-1 against Brentford.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 70 goals and conceding 24.
Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester City on Saturday 30th of March in Manchester.
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