In the second round of the UEFA B League match, which ended in the early hours of Wednesday morning, England defeated Finland with a score of 2-0, and in the post-match press conference, the relevant personnel of the England team became the focus of media attention. Among them, in response to the situation of the team's midfielder Ben White, England's assistant coach Carsley gave a clear response.
Casley began by saying that he has no plans to have a conversation with Ben White at the moment. "I have no plans to have a conversation with Ben White," said Casley bluntly, "We did discuss it during selection but every player who is eligible to play for England has an opportunity. It's an open playing field and we respect every player's choice and wishes."
Then, Casley revealed Ben White's current attitude. "As far as I know, he asked us not to contact him," said Casley, "It's his personal decision and we respect his choice. If things change in the future, we will of course make adjustments as appropriate. But at this point, I think maintaining respect and understanding is paramount."
Casley also emphasized the importance of maintaining competition within the team. "I think it's very important to keep a real competition on the pitch," he said, "This competition not only helps to improve the team as a whole, but also motivates the players and their potential. The more players we have to choose from, the better, so that we can make the best choices based on the needs of the game and the characteristics of our opponents."
