Defender Ben White had a dramatic return to the England national team in a 1-1 friendly draw against Uruguay on March 27, 2026. The 28-year-old Arsenal player, recalled after a self-imposed exile, scored his first international goal to give England the lead but later gave away a penalty, which Uruguay converted for the equalizer.
White's performance was met with a mixed reception from the traveling England supporters at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. Sections of the crowd booed the defender following his foul that led to the penalty, overshadowing his earlier goal-scoring contribution.
The match itself was a low-quality affair, with both teams using the friendly as preparation for upcoming competitive fixtures. England manager was experimenting with his squad, leading to a disjointed team performance. The draw extends a run of unconvincing results for the Three Lions ahead of their next tournament.
