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Simon Peach

Ben White booed, scores and concedes penalty as England held by Uruguay

England conceded a last-gasp penalty to draw with Uruguay (Bradley Collyer/PA). - (PA Wire)

Ben White scored his first international goal, gave away a penalty and was booed by his own fans as the England defender made an eventful return to the fold in an otherwise forgettable 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay.

The 28-year-old has not played for his country in four years and made himself unavailable for selection under Sir Gareth Southgate, having returned from the 2022 World Cup due to what the Football Association called “personal reasons”.

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