Mikel Arteta's blunt verdict after Arsenal star Ben White suffers England boos

Mikel Arteta's blunt verdict after Arsenal star Ben White suffers England boosBen White was called up by Thomas Tuchel for recent friendlies for England against Uruguay and Japan, but he was booed by fans at Wembley in a frosty receptionCommentsSportAaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter15:50, 03 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesBen White was booed during England's game against Uruguay(Image: Getty Images)Mikel Arteta insists that while he didn't hear England supporters jeering Ben White recently, the defender came back to Arsenal in positive spirits. The full-back was selected by Thomas Tuchel as part of a 35-man Three Lions squad to face Uruguay and Japan in a couple of friendlies at the end of March.‌It signalled the conclusion of an almost four-year international absence for White, who stepped away from playing for his country during the 2022 World Cup following a reported disagreement with Steve Holland - an assistant to Gareth Southgate.‌However, the 28-year-old's reunion with his country didn't quite unfold as hoped. Despite netting against Uruguay, England were ultimately held to a 1-1 stalemate by the South American side at Wembley, while Tuchel's men were also humiliatingly dealt a 1-0 defeat by Japan in their final fixture before this summer's World Cup.‌READ MORE: Liverpool and Arsenal primed for blockbuster transfer as Aston Villa exit stance made clearREAD MORE: Thierry Henry makes Arsenal and Rodri comparison as Mikel Arteta sent clear messageWhite was also jeered by sections of the England faithful in the capital when he came onto the pitch against Uruguay and his name was announced over the stadium's PA system - seemingly in reaction to his prolonged absence from the squad.Southgate also revealed in 2024 that White had requested not to be considered as part of his European Championships squad, despite the manager noting that he would have otherwise been selected on merit due to his performances with Arsenal. Upon his return...