[Football] Arsenal’s Ben White

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

He’d have been on 50 caps, given the captain’s armband and inducted to the England Hall of Fame by now if he’d stayed at Leeds.

Plus would have captained England to 3 consecutive world cups with England having more fans than the home nation..

 

[albionalex]

Not saying he won't make the squad but you can't read too much into these betting markets. All you need is a handful of people putting a tenner on and the odds will shorten.

 

[Da Man Clay]

Whilst Dunk is the better CB his time has gone. White much more likely to make the squad IMO - not that I think White will get in.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

But Dunk and Webster are better right now.

 

[dennis]

The reason for White over Dunk is simply his versatility, whilst Lewis is probably one of the best centre backs in the league, Ben can play full back and midfield.

It’s why Eric Dier seems to always get picked!

 

[arewethereyet?]

What? Webster as well?

Nah nah nah, BDB of course.

 

[Live by the sea]

With so many injuries I think there is a reasonable chance white could be picked for the initial 30 , whether he remains in the final 26 is another matter . Dunk won’t be picked , Southgate looked at him a lot and clearly for some unknown reason doesn’t like him enough . No idea why .

 

[Napper]

But Dunk and Webster are better right now.

Dunk is . Webster had moments where he is but still gives away the ball and chances every single game . Wouldnt be good for him if he did that for England and we went out .

Be good to see White in there . If he can get a cap before we sell him that’s got to add a few £m

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

There is a report saying he was asked not to book any foreign holidays immediately after final game.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15039794/england-squad-ben-white-southgate-brighton/

Looks like he will at least join the training squad.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

What? Webster as well?

If I were picking the team, yes. Probably the best defender in one of the best defences in the PL.
Looks like the BBC don’t rate either;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56541263

 

[Lethargic]

Complete b0llux, Leeds fans said he has gone backwards this year and we have ruined him so won't happen.

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[dejavuatbtn]

If there are any other English back threes in the PL, there are none better than ours - our defensive record must currently be as good as any in the league. There is a good case to play all three. I don’t think they would let the country down. The only one likely to let the country down is Southgate.

 

[Barham's tash]

Expect he was being considered due to the injury to Kalvin “the new Patrick Vieira” Phillips and White’s versatility having played in midfield for us. Now that KP has been confirmed as being fit enough then I doubt White will go unless they want a young talent in the squad for the experience.

Why for the love of me the Palace conk can’t see what he has available to him in Dunk over Maguire I’m really not sure.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Expect he was being considered due to the injury to Kalvin “the new Patrick Vieira” Phillips and White’s versatility having played in midfield for us. Now that KP has been confirmed as being fit enough then I doubt White will go unless they want a young talent in the squad for the experience.

Why for the love of me the Palace conk can’t see what he has available to him in Dunk over Maguire I’m really not sure.

It's all Rashford's fault

 

[Is it PotG?]

It's all Rashford's fault

Nice.

Bit harsh on the lad, but nice.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Expect he was being considered due to the injury to Kalvin “the new Patrick Vieira” Phillips and White’s versatility having played in midfield for us. Now that KP has been confirmed as being fit enough then I doubt White will go unless they want a young talent in the squad for the experience.

The Sun reckons Southgate has found out that Dier is ****ing shit. Maguire is struggling too. He’d be on stand-by I guess.

‘Harry Maguire’s ankle injury plus form concerns about Eric Dier have led to the Three Lions boss suddenly looking at other options.’

 

[Farehamseagull]

The reason for White over Dunk is simply his versatility, whilst Lewis is probably one of the best centre backs in the league, Ben can play full back and midfield.

It’s why Eric Dier seems to always get picked!

And also because White will be getting many caps for England in the future so this would be great experience. Dunk, unfortunately, won’t be.

White’s versatility an added bonus.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

But Dunk and Webster are better right now.

Since when has Southgate picked players based on ability?

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Expect he was being considered due to the injury to Kalvin “the new Patrick Vieira” Phillips and White’s versatility having played in midfield for us. Now that KP has been confirmed as being fit enough then I doubt White will go unless they want a young talent in the squad for the experience.

Why for the love of me the Palace conk can’t see what he has available to him in Dunk over Maguire I’m really not sure.

Reports also said he was being considered instead of Eric Dier. Phillips being fit doesn’t automatically end his chances, I’d be very surprised now if Ben isn’t included in the expanded squad today. I don’t know if he’ll make the final 26 man squad but being able to cover 3 positions may increase his chances of picking up one of those extra 3 places.

If he doesn’t make the 26 man squad he’ll probably be put on stand by because the rules allow for changes to the squad up till the day of England’s first game and if there are continued doubts about fitness to the likes of Maguire and Phillips it would make sense to keep him as an option.

All of that said I’d still take Dunk over White, but he must have taken the piss out of Southgate waist coat or something to still not have had a second call up.

 

[WATFORD zero]

If there are any other English back threes in the PL, there are none better than ours - our defensive record must currently be as good as any in the league. There is a good case to play all three. I don’t think they would let the country down. The only one likely to let the country down is Southgate.

Plus our two English wingbacks aren't bad when fit

Good luck to Ben and I think he has great potential, but at this particular moment in time, I think our other two are better.