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Respect for Player Choices: Onuoha and Fabregas Discuss Ben White’s England Situation

Former Premier League players Nedum Onuoha and Cesc Fabregas have voiced their understanding of Ben White’s decision to make himself unavailable for selection for the England national team. Despite White’s impressive form for Arsenal this season, helping them reach the top of the table and the quarter-finals of the Champions League, he has opted not to represent his country.

Onuoha highlighted that White’s reluctance to play international football doesn’t diminish his sense of nationality but rather reflects personal preferences regarding extended periods away from home. Fabregas emphasized the pressures faced by footballers in today’s society where they are expected to be exemplary figures both on and off the field.

He acknowledged that while most players are passionate about the game, some may not share the same level of enthusiasm and prefer to focus solely on playing rather than immersing themselves in football culture. Overall, both Onuoha and Fabregas underscore the need to respect players’ decisions regarding their international careers.

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