White had previously chosen not to play for England in March 2023 and had left the team's camp for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to personal reasons. He had a disagreement with assistant coach Steve Holland at the time.

However, White's stance has shifted ahead of the 2026 World Cup. In an interview, he stated that he is now available to play for England.

White has been dealing with injuries throughout the season, but he is now focused on playing and regaining his spot in the team.