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Declan Rice aims to convince Arsenal teammate White to end England exile

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  • Midfielder describes Arsenal colleague as a ‘really unique player’
  • Rice to captain England against Belgium on 50th cap

Declan Rice has said Arsenal’s ­England contingent are on a mission to convince Ben White to rethink his refusal to play for his country.

Gareth Southgate wanted to name White in his squad for this month’s friendlies against Brazil and ­Belgium, only for the versatile defender to make clear he did not want to be ­considered for selection. It remains to be seen whether the 26-year-old, who has enjoyed an outstanding season at club level, can be persuaded to ease England’s defensive crisis by coming out of international exile.

Continue reading…Midfielder describes Arsenal colleague as a ‘really unique player’Rice to captain England against Belgium on 50th capDeclan Rice has said Arsenal’s ­England contingent are on a mission to convince Ben White to rethink his refusal to play for his country.Gareth Southgate wanted to name White in his squad for this month’s friendlies against Brazil and ­Belgium, only for the versatile defender to make clear he did not want to be ­considered for selection. It remains to be seen whether the 26-year-old, who has enjoyed an outstanding season at club level, can be persuaded to ease England’s defensive crisis by coming out of international exile. Continue reading…