England manager Gareth Southgate has broken his silence on reports that Ben White left the camp due to a bust-up.
The Three Lions announced last week that the Arsenal defender would return to England due to personal reasons.
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White had not featured in any of the Three Lions' group stage games before he departed Qatar to return home.
A report on Friday claimed that the defender had a falling out with Gareth Southgate's assistant Steve Holland and also struggled connect with the rest of the group.
"Well, not really," Southgate said when asked about the reported incident by talkSPORT.
"What I've been shown was alleged and there was another word that was used.
"I think by commenting on the story I could be giving it any form of credibility, really.
"We explained why Ben left the camp and I think it's important that that is respected, really."
Southgate's men take on world champions France on Saturday evening, with the winner advancing to the World Cup semi-finals.
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