"Ben White was booed by parts of Wembley Stadium after scoring the opening goal of a 1-1 draw with Uruguay, marking his first England appearance since the 2022 World Cup."
"Thomas Tuchel expressed disappointment about the mixed reception for Ben White, stating, 'He needs to take it on the chin. Hopefully he can put it behind him because he's ready to write some new chapters.'"
Ben White scored the opening goal in a 1-1 draw against Uruguay, but received boos from parts of the Wembley crowd. This match marked his first appearance for England since leaving the squad during the 2022 World Cup. A controversial stoppage-time foul by White led to Federico Valverde's penalty equalizer. Despite England's overall better performance, they aim for improvement in their next friendly against Japan. Thomas Tuchel expressed disappointment over the mixed reception for White, emphasizing the need for players to move past such experiences.
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