Gareth Southgate has sounded out Arsenal star Ben White over a future England return following the defender’s mysterious World Cup departure.
Gunners defender White left the squad midway through their stint in Qatar with the Football Association citing ‘personal reasons’ for his sudden exit.
There has not been an official explanation as to why White left the group during the tournament.
The versatile defender was not selected in the only squad since the World Cup to add further doubt over his international future.
However, Mail Sport understands Southgate has sought to discover whether White, who has been one of Arsenal’s most impressive performers this season, would be open to a recall.