BEN WHITE is considering a shock return to the England national team set up following the departure Gareth Southgate, according to reports.
The Arsenal star sensationally ruled himself out of international selection in March after a speculated fall out with assistant coach Steve Holland.
It was widely reported that White had decided to turn his back on the Three Lions and did not want to be considered for selection.
Southgate admitted he would consider White again if he had a change of heart, but the 26-year-old never did.
The controversy came in the wake of an alleged bust-up between White and Holland during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
But, according to the Daily Star, White is now considering a return to the fold following the departures of Southgate and Holland.
The defender fell out with Holland after a 'pointed remark' - and left the England camp during the tournament to return home.
He was never picked again - despite being one of the most consistent full-backs in the Premier League.
In March, it was revealed that the rift between the pair was sparked by Holland questioning White's interest in football.
Southgate's assistant reportedly asked Kyle Walker a question related to Manchester City 's performances in the previous season, before posing the same question to White in regards to Arsenal.
White allegedly claimed he did not know the answer, leading Holland to state that was down to his lack of interest in football.
The Arsenal defender had previously reported - and since reiterated -that he doesn't watch football and didn't when he was growing up.
Nonetheless, White is a top drawer player and has impressed under Mikel Arteta for the last two title-chasing Premier League campaigns.
As such, the news of his U-turn will be a huge boost to whoever the FA decide to pick as Southgate's replacement.
The front runner is Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, who confirmed his commitment to St James' Park this week.
England Under-21s manager Lee Carsley, as well as former Chelsea managers Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino, is also in the frame.