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Ben White returned from knee injury at the weekend England head coach Thomas Tuchel has held talks with Arsenal defender Ben White before naming his first squad next month. Tuchel, who started his role officially on 1 January, said at the World Cup draw in December that he would "reach out" to White. White left England's 2022 World Cup camp in Qatar after the group stage to return home for personal reasons. He has not been in an England squad since making himself unavailable for selection. The 27-year-old has played four times for the Three Lions, with his last appearance in March 2022. Tuchel has been pictured at numerous games watching players before the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at Wembley in March. Sources told BBC Sport talks had taken place but there is no suggestion that it means White will definitely be in the Three Lions squad. White made his first appearance for Arsenal since November in the defeat by West Ham at the weekend, following knee surgery. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said it is for the England coach to decide if he brings White back into the international fold. "[He is] a player that has given us something very, very special, especially in that right unit, " Arteta said of White's impact in his Arsenal team. "So, great to have him back, more options, his energy, the way he's around the team, the way he generates - he certainly has been missed. " 'Over my dead body' - Arteta won't quit title race Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of making 'racist statements' Ferguson promises 'a bit of desire' from Rangers Do something funny for money this Red Nose Day Comic Relief is hitting the Big 4-0 and this Red Nose Day we’re going big to celebrate! Franz Ferdinand performs an electrifying session An effortless collaboration between the BBC Concert Orchestra and Franz Ferdinand Actor Bryan Cranston traces his father’s family line Lost connections and unknown histories are revealed as Bryan traces his family trees Sharing personal stories of discovery and family identity A death-bed promise to solve a family mystery takes a daughter on a remarkable journey Lions watch week three: Fly-halves, back three & captain How might four Rangers men fare in their hour of need? Fashion forwards: Great goals in great Premier League kits. Video Fashion forwards: Great goals in great Premier League kits Sutton's predictions v singer Paige Cavell Is Salah set for greatest individual Premier League season? Crumbling fortresses - why are teams struggling to win at home? Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one 'Let's call it now - the title race is over, Liverpool will be champions' Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? 'England have found an edge to bounce back' Everybody wants Usyk - what next for the heavyweights? England find a way to win to stay in title mix Leeds-born Coventry fan Inglis gives England blues with riotous knock 'Missed opportunities haunt Scotland on rough day' 'Holte End have a new hero' - Rashford shines in Aston Villa win What to look out for in MLS this season Lionesses have 'lots to work on' but Wiegman 'not concerned' Women's football pioneer honoured by James painting Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.