'It's hard to know what's going on' – Declan Rice to try and convince Arsenal team-mate Ben White to reverse England decision

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has claimed he will try and convince Ben White to represent England again in the future.

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• Rice wants White back in England squad
• Will try and convince Arsenal team-mate
• Hailed the player for his versatility

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  White has not been part of the England squad since the 2022 World Cup, and recently manager Gareth Southgate revealed that the Arsenal player has requested not to be called up for international matches.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  However, White's Arsenal team-mate and England midfielder Rice believes that his club colleague can become an asset for The Three Lions due to his versatility in defence. He further claimed that he will try and convince White to reverse his decision and make himself available for selection in the future.

• WHAT DECLAN RICE SAID

  Speaking to reporters, Rice said: "He’s a really unique player because he can play three positions. In tournaments, that’s so key. He can play centre-back, he can play right-back, he can play inverted full-back. When I get back I can have a conversation with him and see the ins and outs and see what he thinks. I would love him to come. I think Bukayo [Saka] would. I think Aaron ­Ramsdale would. I think we’re all going to be on him when we get back. Hopefully, he can change his mind."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

  Southgate's side will hope to get back to winning ways after a 1-0 defeat against Brazil last week as they take on Belgium in their second friendly encounter on Tuesday.