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Ben White returns to Arsenal training for the first time since leaving England’s World Cup squad as a result of a reported bust-up with assistant manager Steve Holland, though Gareth Southgate maintains it was for ‘personal reasons’

Ben White has been pictured in training with Arsenal following his early exit from England's World Cup party.

The defender left the squad early due to personal reasons, and manager Gareth Southgate had to rubbish reports his departure was due to a clash with assistant manager Steve Holland.

He is now back with his Arsenal team-mates ahead of the assumption of the Premier League in two weeks' time, and the day after England's elimination from the World Cup.

Ben White has returned to Arsenal training after he left England's World Cup squad early

Southgate, speaking on the supposed bust-up, which was reported by the Daily Star, said: 'What I've been shown was alleged and there was another word that was used.