England manager Thomas Tuchel has decided not to include Arsenal defender Ben White in the latest squad due to family commitments, as White is expecting his first child coinciding with the camp dates. Tuchel also mentioned that Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is injured. Although White is physically fit and available, Tuchel emphasized that his focus should be on his family during this significant time. The England squad is preparing for a World Cup qualifier against Andorra and a friendly against Senegal.
"Ben was involved in the latest matches of Arsenal but we had a talk and decided now is not the moment because he will become a father very soon, the baby is due right on the exact date of the camp. It is his first child and we wish him and his wife all the best."
"We thought if he comes back it should be with a clear mind and full focus on football which is now not the case. We decided together this is not the camp for him to come back."
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