ARSENAL full-back Ben White has LEFT the England squad ahead of the Three Lions World Cup clash with Senegal.
White didn't play a single second of England's Qatar campaign due to an illness.
And as a result, the Arsenal defender is on his way back to London Colney to recover.
Meanwhile, we have all the latest Hakan Calhanoglu as Mikel Arteta has reportedly eyed him as a Youri Tielemans replacement.
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Arsenal issue statement
Ben White's club Arsenal have posted a short message of support to their defender.
White left England’s World Cup training base and returned home for personal reasons.
BREAKING: White leaves World Cup camp
Arsenal defender Ben White has left England’s World Cup training base and returned home for personal reasons.
A statement read: “Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons.
“The Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament.
“We ask that the player’s privacy is respected at this moment in time.”
Saliba on France loss
Arsenal's William Saliba has given his assessment on France's shock World Cup loss to Tunisia.
The reigning world champs lost 1-0 and were denied an equaliser in added-time by VAR.
Saliba, who started the game, said: "It definitely wasn’t an easy game today. The team was changed, there were a lot of players who had never played together, so it was a bit difficult.
"It was a bit better in the second half at the start, but then we conceded that goal. We were pushing at the end to try and score but unfortunately it wasn’t enough.”
He continued: "I wouldn’t say there was a sense of fear, but we were shaken up a bit at the start of the match. But there were players who weren’t in their usual position, so they weren’t used to it.”
Arsenal eye Tielemans alternative
Youri Tielemans' Leicester City contract comes to an end next summer.
A host of top clubs are tracking the Belgium international, including Arsenal.
However, according to InterLive.it, the Gunners are eyeing Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu as an alternative.
The Turkey ace's deal at the San Siro expires in 2024.
It could take £25million to buy him.
Jesus hits back at critics
Gabriel Jesus insists his finishing is NOT an issue – despite recent criticism over his goal record.
The Arsenal and Brazil striker has come under question with just six goals in 24 appearances this season.
He told Apostagolos at the World Cup: “Of course, I’m the player who should score every now and then, I’m here for the goals.
“When I’m on the field I try to score, but I also try to help.
“When we win, I’m happy too. To be honest, I’m not thinking about that. If I get a chance, I’ll score. I’m sure.”
Neville prefers Foden to Saka
Gary Neville reckons Phil Foden should keep his England spot ahead of Bukayo Saka.
He said: "Phil Foden has got the precision of a central midfield player in his passing but plays wide. He can beat a man, he can score a goal.
"We saw that last night, some of the runs he made were fantastic. He won the free-kick for Marcus Rashford’s goal.
“I would keep those two in. But I love Raheem Sterling and I love Saka as well so I couldn’t really complain."
Breaking - Pele rushed to hospital
Brazilian football legend Pele has been rushed to hospital in Sao Paulo.
Reports claim the 82-year-old was suffering from swelling all over his body.
The three-time World Cup winner was taken to hospital on Tuesday by wife Marcia Aoki, 56, and a carer.
ESPN Brazil claim doctors also diagnosed Pele with "decompensated heart failure".
Arsenal vs Newcastle time changed
Arsenal’s Premier League fixture against Newcastle has a new kick-off time following a request from Sky Sports.
The game on January 3 was meant to start at 8pm.
But after being picked for TV coverage, it will now begin at 7.45pm.
Arsenal and Newcastle are yet to play this season, though the Magpies won their last meeting 2-0 in May.
Gunners eye Inter Milan star
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu.
Sport Witness claims Mikel Arteta wants a new midfielder in January.
And he is not prepared to meet Leicester's £30million asking price for Youri Tielemans.
That could open the door for Arsenal to pounce for Calhanoglu, who is open to leaving Italy next year.
Arsenal battle rivals for Trossard
Arsenal will take on Chelsea and Newcastle for Leandro Trossard in January.
Voetbal claims the trio have been scouting Brighton's star man during Belgium's World Cup campaign.
And bids could be submitted as soon as Roberto Martinez's men exit the competition.
It's reckoned Brighton will accept £25million for Trossard, as he is out of contract next summer.
Arsenal make contact with Kudus
Arsenal have reportedly made the first move for Ajax star Mohammed Kudus.
The versatile forward is starring for Ghana at the World Cup.
And Football365 claims Arsenal have made contact with Kudus over a potential transfer.
But they face competition from rivals Tottenham, while as many as TEN other sides keep tabs on the situation.
Jesus insists goals will come
Gabriel Jesus insists goalscoring is not an issue for him despite going 13 games for club and country without hitting the target.
The Brazil star said: "Of course, I'm the player who should score every now and then, I'm here for the goals.
"We can talk about finishing, but the most appropriate thing is to talk about the chances I had. It's different football here and at Arsenal.
"I started the season so well and nobody was asking about it. But it's not a problem. I'll kick the ball into the net soon and I won't stop again."
SunSport exclusive by Jack Wilshere
“There were so many positives to England’s display last night it is hard to know where to start.
“We pushed and probed and never panicked in the first half, then hit them with the old one-two early in the second half - and there was no way Wales were ever going to come back.
“England had quality in every department and confidence must be flowing through the team.
"Gareth Southgate made changes and gave more players in his squad valuable game-time — and they are all staking a claim to start now."
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Power Serge’s gift of Gnab
Germany star Serge Gnabry has included three former Arsenal stars in his all-time best line-up.
The Bayern Munich winger played for the Gunners between 2012-2016.
And Gnabry has picked Hector Bellerin, Per Mertesacker and Mesut Ozil in his star XI.
How far would this team get in the Premier League or World Cup?
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PSG'S Carlos Soler and AC Milan hero Ismael Bennacer are the latest two midfielders attracting interest from the Gunners. Playmaker Soler, 25, was a scoring substitute in Spain’s 7-0 win over Costa Rica but remained on the bench for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Germany.
Reports in France suggest Arsenal are amongst his main admirers as he struggles for game time in Ligue 1. Soler’s style has been compared to Gunners’ legend Santi Cazorla and he was a fans’ favourite for Valencia before his summer switch to PSG.
Meanwhile, Milan's Algerian anchorman Bennacer is said to have attracted a “super offer” from a rival club, possibly Arsenal. And it’s claimed in Italy that AC would be keen on Ghanaian hero Thomas Partey in part exchange.
But with Partey a major reason for the Gunners topping the Prem, such a deal looks highly unlikely.
Meanwhile, eight senior Gunners returned to training this week – with 10 players missing of course due to World Cup duty.
Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Magalhaes, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Cedric Soares, Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding, Reiss Nelson and Marquinhos were snapped, along with youngsters Matt Smith and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
None of Arsenal’s first-team keepers are available yet – so Under-21 stoppers Hubert Graczyk and James Hillson joined in the session.
And having played in international friendlies just before the World Cup, Kieran Tierney, Martin Odegaard, Karl Hein and Mohamed Elneny have not yet returned.
Finally, Gunners' winger Bukayo Saka remained on the bench in England's 3-0 win over Wales.
US matchwinner Pulisic ‘not keen on move’
Christian Pulisic hopes to stay at Chelsea despite links to Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle.
That’s according to Sky Sport News’ Florian Plettenberg amid claims the Blues might be willing to cash in on the fringe attacker, who put the USA into the World Cup last 16 with the only goal against Iran.
Borussia Dortmund are also said to be keen on reuniting with the 24-year-old, with Liverpool mentioned too.
Plettenberg described the rumours as “not hot” and posted: “Been told that he wants to stay at #CFC in winter.”
Gunners back in training
Eight senior Gunners returned to training this week - with 10 players missing of course due to World Cup duty.
Arsenal’s first-team stars have resumed their build-up to the Prem restarting after Qatar.
Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Magalhaes, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Cedric Soares, Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding, Reiss Nelson and Marquinhos were snapped in training.
Youngsters Matt Smith and Myles Lewis-Skelly were also spotted.
None of Arsenal's first-team keepers are available - so Under-21 stoppers Hubert Graczyk and James Hillson joined in the session.
And having played in international friendlies just before the World Cup, Kieran Tierney, Martin Odegaard, Karl Hein and Mohamed Elneny have not yet returned.
Arteta linked to Carlos
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Spain midfielder Carlos Soler.
France Bleu Paris suggest the Gunners are among Soler’s fans as he struggles in his first season with PSG.
The playmaker, 25, was a scoring substitute in Spain’s 7-0 win over Costa Rica but then remained on the bench for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Germany.
Soler’s style has been compared to Gunners’ legend Santi Cazorla.
He was a fans’ favourite for Valencia before his summer switch to PSG.
England cut to 8-1 to win World Cup
England have been cut to joint fourth favourites to win the World Cup and are 2-7 on to get past Senegal in the last 16.
Coral slashed the odds on the Three Lions winning the tournament to 8-1 alongside Argentina - behind Brazil, France and Spain.
Coral’s John Hill said: “It was straightforward for England in the end in their final game in Group B, and as a result of that impressive performance, they have been trimmed in the outright market to 8/1.
“England are warm favourites to get past Senegal in the last 16. They are odds-on to win that game in 90 minutes on Sunday evening."
World Cup outright: 5-2 Brazil, 5 France, 13-2 Spain, 8 Argentina, England, 11 Portugal, 12 Portugal, 14 Netherlands, 40 Bar.
England vs Senegal – 90 mins: 8-13 England, 11-4 Draw, 9-2 Senegal.
England vs Senegal – to qualify: 2-7 England, 11-4 Senegal.
Gunners 'eyeing Milan ace Bennacer'
One of the newest names on the list of potential Arsenal targets is AC Milan’s Ismael Bennacer.
The Algerian anchorman, 23, was linked with a "super offer" from a rival club by the Italian media.
And it's also suggested in Italy that Milan would be keen on Arsenal's Ghanaian hero Thomas Partey in part exchange.
But with Partey a major reason for the Gunners topping the Prem, such a deal looks highly unlikely.
H/t: England and USA top group
England and the USA are in the two qualifying positions after generally impressive first-half shows.
The Three Lions are dominating against Wales despite drawing 0-0.
And Christian Pulisic rewarded rising US ascendancy with their 38th minute opener against Iran.
Iran 1 USA 0: HERE is our match blog.
Wales 0 England 0: HERE is our match blog.
Jesus not worried about his finishing
Gabriel Jesus insists his finishing is NOT an issue - despite recent criticism over his goal record.
The Arsenal and Brazil striker has come under question with just six goals in 24 appearances this season.
The last of those came in the North London derby win over Tottenham on October 1. It means he has now gone 13 games without a goal for club and country - as in-form talisman Richarlison leads the line for the Selecao ahead of him.
Jesus told Apostagolos at the World Cup: "Of course, I'm the player who should score every now and then, I'm here for the goals.
"When I'm on the field I try to score, but I also try to help.
"When we win, I'm happy too. To be honest, I'm not thinking about that. If I get a chance, I'll score. I'm sure."
Asked specifically if his finishing is a problem, the 25-year-old hit back: "No, I don't think so.
"We can talk about finishing, but the most appropriate thing is to talk about the chances I had. It's different football here and at Arsenal.
"Even though I had a few chances and I lost, I'm sure it's not about submitting. I started the season so well and nobody was asking about it.
"But it's not a problem. I'll kick the ball into the net soon and I won't stop again."
Saka drops out of England team
England have made FOUR changes for tonight's crunch World Cup clash against Wales- with Arsenal's Bukayo Saka dropping out.
Gareth Southgate has shuffled the pack for the first time this tournament as his side look to qualify for the knockouts - and send Wales home in the process.
Phil Foden, Marcus Rashford, Kyle Walker and Jordan Henderson are all IN from the start for this evening's mouthwatering clash.
They are all making their first start of the tournament, with Foden also handed a first ever World Cup start.
Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount and Luke Shaw drop to the bench.
There have been calls for Foden to be involved more, with The Sun columnist Piers Morgan describing him as "the most wondrously gifted player we’ve had since Paul “Gazza” Gascoigne".
The 22-year-old came off the bench in the 6-2 win over Iran but was an unused sub in the dreary 0-0 draw against USA.
Rashford will play on the opposite flank after the Manchester United forward netted off the bench in the opening game, with skipper Harry Kane keeping his place up top.
England: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Henderson, Rice, Bellingham; Rashford, Kane, Foden.
Wales: Ward; N Williams, Mepham, Rodon, B Davies; Allen, Ampadu; Bale, Ramsey, James; Moore.
James Madd on Toon?
Newcastle fans have been left convinced that James Maddison wants a transfer to the club.
There was plenty of rumours linking the Leicester star with the Magpies - as as well as Arsenal - over the summer but he stayed with the Foxes.
The 26-year-old has revealed that he and the Newcastle players also involved in the England squad, Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope, often joke about him joining the club.
Maddison said: "Me, Cal, Tripps and Popey have been having a bit of banter.
"It's three on one to be fair, with the Newcastle boys.
"We've been having a bit of banter about the Boxing Day game and the bit of speculation last summer."
Slap-up for the cup
England wags are gearing up for tonight's crunch Battle of Britain against Wales with a slap-up meal.
Gareth Southgate's side can seal top spot in Group B with victory over Wales.
And many of them will once again have their partners in attendance as they look to reach the last-16.
Before the game, some of them met up and had a bite to eat to fill their stomachs.
Amongst them were Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson.
But the 22-year-old's food might not have tasted as good as others because the Arsenal man is set to start on the bench.
Harry Maguire's sister Daisy was also out for dinner, with the big defender expected to keep his place in the side after his fine USA showing.
