{"id":525,"date":"2026-03-29T07:52:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T07:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=525"},"modified":"2026-03-29T07:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T07:52:17","slug":"thomas-tuchel-hits-out-at-ben-whites-england-boo-boys-after-return-it-does-not-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=525","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Tuchel hits out at Ben White&#8217;s England boo boys after return &#8211; &#8216;It does not help&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_565dd1\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Arsenal defender Ben White had a mixed evening against Uruguay at Wembley as he made his first appearance for the Three Lions since controversially leaving the camp during the 2022 World Cup<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36936239\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thomas Tuchel\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936239.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Tuchel1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936239.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Tuchel1.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936239.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Tuchel1.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936239.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Tuchel1.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Thomas Tuchel speaks after England's draw with Uruguay\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Thomas Tuchel speaks after England&#8217;s draw with Uruguay<cite aria-label=\"Image: ITV Football\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: ITV Football)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England boss Thomas Tuchel slammed fans that booed Ben White as he made his long-awaited England return. The Arsenal man was handed a 20-minute cameo against Uruguay on Friday evening at Wembley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It marked his first appearance for his country since walking out midway through the 2022 World Cup. White had a rollercoaster return, having been booed onto the pitch after being introduced as a substitute.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He then scored the opening goal, before giving away a late penalty which was dispatched by Real Madrid&#8217;s Federico Valverde. Speaking about his return to the fold, Tuchel told ITV: &#8220;Too good to be true!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;When he scored the winner which was then not the winner and then he is maybe a bit too tough and greedy in his defensive actions but still I think it&#8217;s not a penalty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!<\/strong> <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mirrorfootball\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"\/><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football&#8217;s Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<article class=\"Teaser_teaser__XImzE OpinionTeaser_teaser-opinion__u0ZfS\" data-testid=\"opinion-teaser\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36936105\">\n<div class=\"Teaser_cover-wrapper__VVV7O\" data-testid=\"opinion-teaser-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936181.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s540\/0_Untitled-1.jpg 540w\" media=\"undefined\" data-testid=\"source-element\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936181.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s650\/0_Untitled-1.jpg 650w\" media=\"undefined\" data-testid=\"source-element\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936181.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s948\/0_Untitled-1.jpg 948w\" media=\"undefined\" data-testid=\"source-element\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936181.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s650\/0_Untitled-1.jpg\"\/><\/picture>\n<p><label data-testid=\"label\" class=\"Label_label__pFaDj Label_secondary__nOPjT label--section-color\"><span data-testid=\"label-text\" class=\"Label_text__tRLWj\">OPINION<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OpinionTeaser_content-wrapper__TVVPL OpinionTeaser_large__m6_Lk\">\n<div data-testid=\"teaser-author\" class=\"TeaserAuthor_author__h_bIR TeaserAuthor_large__QjYde\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article2206564.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s338a\/john_cross.png\" alt=\"Author avatar\"\/><span class=\"TeaserAuthor_author-name__YmKL2\">John Cross<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It would have been nice to keep the clean sheet and take another win but it will not change my opinion on the match.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">White did not get the warmest of receptions from supporters inside Wembley. His name was booed as he was introduced as a substitute.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fans also booed as his name after he was announced as a goalscorer by the stadium announcer. And Tuchel took aim at those responsible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Asked if he hopes White&#8217;s performance has flipped the script, Tuchel replied: &#8220;I hope so. I think has happened before to some players here which is disappointing because I think it does not help no one.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36936112\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36936112\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ben White\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936112.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_GettyImages-2268681763.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936112.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_GettyImages-2268681763.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936112.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_GettyImages-2268681763.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36936112.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_GettyImages-2268681763.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Ben White thought he had scored the winner for England vs Uruguay\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Ben White thought he had scored the winner for England vs Uruguay<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I think it was mixed reactions, some cheered, some booed. I was not even aware of it but people told me now. I was in the tunnel, I did not hear it but hopefully it is settled.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England team-mate Harry Maguire was full of praise for White and his performance. He said: &#8220;Crazy scoring the first goal. I thought he was brilliant when he came on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I can&#8217;t say anything about the defending for that one (the penalty) &#8211; if that was me I&#8217;d be trying to block the shot. He&#8217;s been good all week in training, great energy in the camp and he got his rewards tonight with the goal. 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