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Thomas Tuchel confident Ben White will not be booed by England crowd
Defender called up for first time since exiting 2022 World Cup
TL;DR
- Thomas Tuchel expects Ben White to receive support from the Wembley crowd despite his controversial return to the England squad.
- White left the 2022 World Cup early for personal reasons and has not previously explained his departure.
- Tuchel believes White deserves a second chance and that any explanation to his teammates is 'in progress'.
- Cole Palmer is under pressure to earn a spot in the final 26-man World Cup squad, needing to overcome an injury-hit season.
- Tuchel noted Palmer's improved physical condition and engagement in training, but stressed the need for continued performance to secure selection.
- The England squad is large (35-man) to assess players ahead of the World Cup, creating a competitive environment.