Tuchel defends Ben White after Wembley crowd boos
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended defender Ben White after sections of the Wembley crowd booed him during the 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay on Friday. The Arsenal player was booed despite scoring England's goal and performing well in camp. Speaking at his post-match interview, Tuchel expressed disappointment with the fans' reaction, stating: "I'm disappointed because we protect our players. Ben was excellent in camp; he deserved to come on. We will always protect Ben." The coach emphasized that White is ready for new opportunities, saying: "He is ready to write some new chapters, and we are ready to give him the chance." This incident comes as England prepares for the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about team morale and fan expectations during the buildup to major tournaments.