Ben White's decision to withdraw from international football was almost two years in the making, but it originated from a pointed remark from Gareth Southgate's assistant Steve Holland.
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CRAIG HOPE: The Dutch defender suffered the injury in the 2-0 FA Cup defeat by Manchester City on Saturday and was substituted in the 82nd minute.
England are currently in training at St. George's Park ahead of a round of friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, with Gareth Southgate having named his squad last week for both games.
Pictured with his parents in his home town, the child looks a world away from his 2024 reality, a steady stream of glittering locations, luxury cars, and awards in recognition of his sporting excellence.
Blatter served as president of FIFA from 1998-2015, when he was ejected from office by FIFA's ethics committee after criminal proceedings were opened against him by the Swiss Attorney General's Office.
The Three Lions foursome all undertook personal programmes, according to Sky Sports, ahead of England's clashes with Brazil and Belgium in the next seven days.
The former Ireland international had appeared ready to step away from the FA following European Championship glory last summer but opted to stay.
Martin had spells at some of Turkey's most prominent clubs, including Besiktas and Trabzonspor having come through the ranks as a striker at the academy of German club Nuremberg.
ISAAN KHAN: The 25-year-old defender has made a real mark since joining the Gunners in August 2021 from Serie A side Bologna, going on to become a key figure in the squad.
The five-time World Cup winners are in London, training at Arsenal 's London Colney complex, ahead of this weekend's prestige friendly against Gareth Southgate 's side.
The former Bayern Munich midfielder could prove difficult to ensnare, however, with the Spaniard's other former club also keen to tempt him away from his side to replace Jurgen Klopp .
The Magpies have had a tough campaign and are languishing in mid-table after failing to re-produce their excellent last season under Eddie Howe that saw them clinch a place in the Champions League.
The Portuguese duo are in camp ahead of their friendlies against Sweden and Slovenia over the next fortnight and sat down to speak to reporters about the upcoming games
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has teamed up with WWE legend John Cena to reveal the Premier League club's pre-season tour in a spoof video.
Antonio Conte has emerged as Bayern Munich's preferred candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel, according to reports in Italy.
Beckham shocked the footballing world when it was announced he was set to leave Spanish giants Real Madrid for LA Galaxy in 2007 - at the age of just 32.
The west London outfit have adopted a new transfer policy since the arrival of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, with their new owners spending over £1billion to refresh the squad.
Mings, who was in tears as he was taken off on a stretcher, had led Villa fans to believe that he was considering retirement as he shared a post on his Instagram account in November.
BRIAN VINER: But does the Everton No 1 get even half the respect Clemence received for his sterling international service, let alone Banks? Far from it.
Kobbie Mainoo trained with England for the first time after being called up by Gareth Southgate to the Three Lions senior squad for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium on Tuesday.
BRYAN ROBSON: I'd have no qualms telling Gareth Southgate to pick him because, despite only being 18, Kobbie has shown nothing but maturity throughout his Manchester United career.
CHRIS WHEELER: Instead of playing for England U21s in far-flung Azerbaijan this week, Manchester United's rising star has been promoted to train with the senior squad at St George's Park.
A National League South match between Eastbourne Borough and Truro City has been abandoned following a serious injury to defender Alex Finney.
Refereeing chief Howard Webb has backed Michael Oliver's decision not to award Liverpool a penalty in the closing stages of their key clash with Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
