Arsenal defender Ben White wants "to be back" for England after Thomas Tuchel named his first squad as the new Three Lions boss.

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Ben White's stance on playing for England following his lengthy boycott under Gareth Southgate and his former assistant coach Steve Holland. The Arsenal defender, 27, has not featured for his country since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The starting line-up Thomas Tuchel is likely to go with in his first game in charge of England against Albania.

Thomas Tuchel has clarified the international future of Ben White, who made himself permanently unavailable for selection under Gareth Southgate. The new England manager has not included the Arsenal defender,

Thomas Tuchel says Ben White has made himself available for England selection but his recent injury has kept him out of his first squad as Three Lions' boss. The Arsenal defender has not been called up for his country since the World Cup squad in Qatar in 2022 after reportedly falling out with Gareth Southgate's assistant Steve Holland,