England coach Southgate explains Euros decision on Arsenal defender White

England coach Gareth Southgate has revealed that he did not contact Ben White regarding Euro 2024.

The Arsenal defender has made it clear that he no longer wishes to play for the Three Lions while Southgate is in charge.

While neither party has given an official reason, media reports suggested he was involved in a bust-up with Southgate's assistant Steve Holland.

As far as I'm aware, he's not available to us," Southgate told reporters at Tuesday's squad announcement.

White was a near ever present for Arsenal at right-back this season, while he can also play centre half.

Liverpool youngster Jarell Quansah and Everton's Jarred Branthwaite earned call-ups to the squad.