Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says defender Ben White can make the step up to be part of England s 2022 World Cup squad.
The 24-year-old centre-back was left out of Gareth Southgate s last England squad for the Nations League games against Italy and Germany.
Right-back Kyle Walker s groin injury has opened up the possibility of a World Cup recall for the versatile White, who has played that role with the Gunners this season.
Ben would be very comfortable playing on the right side of a back three as well as in the middle or as a full-back, Arteta said.
If you ask me if he is ready to make that step [to England], then the answer is yes because he is a very confident boy, he gives you absolutely everything, he is always available and he has the courage to play under real pressure.
White, who has four caps for England, was a replacement for the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold in the Euro 2020 squad after initially missing the cut.
Alexander-Arnold will be part of the Liverpool side to face Arsenal on Sunday and looms as one of the strongest contenders for the England right-back role.
He is a very special talent, Arteta said about Alexander-Arnold. What he adds offensively to the team every year is difficult to find in that position.
White, who was Brighton and Hove Albion s Player of the Season in 2020-21 before joining Arsenal, has made eight Premier League starts this term.
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