Ben White: England legend demands 'lifetime ban' for Arsenal star after squad snub

Before that, White had not represented his country since the 2022 World Cup, quitting the tournament shortly before the end of the group stage for ‘personal reasons’.Waddle, capped 62 times by his country, believes that White should never have been given the chance to play for England again.Speaking to iGaming.com, Waddle stated: “Listen, Ben White shouldn’t be in the England squad, that’s my opinion. “He refused to represent his country. I'm surprised Thomas (Tuchel) brought him back in, and I don't get why he has. There might be a shortage of fullbacks, but when somebody turns down playing for their country, like Ben White did at Euro 2024, to me that's a lifetime ban.“I'd say, ‘Forget it mate, on my watch you're not getting back in.’”Verdict: Ben WhiteGettyThe former Tottenham midfielder said he would go one step further, permanently marking White’s England record after his refusal to accept a call-up.Waddle added: “Once you turn your country down, there should be an asterisk next to your name that means you will never get the opportunity to put on that England shirt again. End of story.”White has been included in the Three Lions’ squad to face Croatia and Spain in the Nations League, prompting discourse about his refusal to play for England under Gareth Southgate.Read MoreThe defender himself told BBC Radio 5 live: "I think obviously people don't know the full story, because I never said anything and I won't put anyone under the bus or share any of that.”Despite Waddle’s strong comments, White appears to have the support of current England internationals.