This is why White won’t play for England. Who wants to go through all the rigmarole of getting together, training when you know you’ll be getting 10 minutes - or in Browns case, not at all - a likely flight somewhere, risking an injury that will scupper your participation in the most exciting part of your clubs season etc.
I’m not a fan of international football qualification or friendles, never have been. I’ll watch the tournaments but that’s about it. These last two games for England, I’ve been in, sat at home but have watched a combined 10 minutes and that was the last 10 minutes of the Brazil game. Didn’t even turn the TV on last night. It’s no more than a pre season kick about when you very often get 10 changes by the hour.
I don’t blame White one bit, I’d much rather be sat on a beach in Dubai with my wife than sat on a bench in London. If I was Brown I’d retire last night too, thanks but no thanks when he’s next called up. Des should be fuming at NI too, sending his man on a wild goose chase like that. Can you imagine Ferguson if that happened - but it’s good management and proper care and welfare for your player.