An England star has left the team's 2022 FIFA World Cup training base to return home for the remainder of the tournament.
After booking a spot in the round of 16, England have now been dealt a blow as one of their players has left Qatar due to personal reasons.
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On Wednesday night, it was confirmed that Arsenal defender Ben White has left the national team's headquarters, a day after England claimed a 3-0 victory over British rivals Wales to set up a mouthwatering round of 16 clash against reigning African champions Senegal on Sunday.
A statement from the Three Lions' official website read: "Ben White has left England's training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons.
"The Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament.
"We ask that the player's privacy is respected at this moment in time."
After not being selected to play in England's first two games in Qatar against Iran and the United States of America, the former Brighton Hove Albion star missed their match against Wales through injury, and according tp Sky Sports, a replacement will not be called upon.
White has impressed with the Gunners so far this season, having started in all 14 of their Premier League matches as they rose to the summit of the table, ahead of reigning champions Manchester City.
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The 25-year-old is also part of an Arsenal team that has conceded the joint-least number of goals (11) in the English top flight so far in this campaign, alongside Newcastle United.
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