Mikel Arteta believes Ethan Nwaneri has taken a “big step” by being called up for England’s Under-21 squad and has backed him to thrive under “phenomenal coach” Lee Carsley. Nwaneri earned his first call-up to the England Under-21 squad on Friday after a breakthrough season with Arsenal.

Arteta doesn't want to compare the pairs' journeys but is proud of 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly's maiden England senior call-up.

Arsenal defender Ben White "wants to be back" in the England squad, according to Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel. The 27-year-old has not been involved with England since leaving the camp during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar for personal reasons. White then made himself unavailable for selection for the rest of Gareth Southgate's reign.

Arsenal defender Ben White has not been included in the latest England squad by new boss Thomas Tuchel and hasn't played for the Three Lions since leaving the 2022 World Cup early

Since leaving the Qatar camp due to a dispute with assistant coach Steve Holland, White has been absent from the Three Lions lineup. However, with new coach Thomas Tuchel at the helm, White, aged 27, is poised for an international comeback as he recovers from knee surgery.