Teammates at Arsenal, Declan Rice and Ben White could also have been in the selection. But the right-back no longer wants to play with England again, following an exchange with Gareth Southgate's assistant, Steve Holland, which the 26-year-old would not have appreciated. Thus, Ben White is no longer called up with the Three Lions, much to the chagrin of Declan Rice. The 25-year-old midfielder is hoping to change Ben White's mind, as highlighted The Telegraph.
“I would like him to come back. I think Bukayo would. I think Aaron Ramsdale too (…) He's very discreet, he keeps his cool, but when he's on the pitch, he'll do anything for his team to win. I think he's a unique player because he can play three positions. In tournaments, it’s very important”, confided the English midfielder to the media. Will he be able, with the help of Saka and Ramsdale, to change his mind?
