Reasons for Ben White’s World Cup exit must be ‘respected’ – Gareth Southgate

Ben White left the World Cup due to personal reasons (Nick Potts/PA).

Gareth Southgate says it is important that Ben White’s departure from the World Cup for personal reasons is “respected” after a report emerged of an alleged bust-up with England assistant Steve Holland.

The 25-year-old did not feature in the first two Group B matches and missed the 3-0 win against Wales through illness, with the Football Association announcing the following day that he had returned home.