Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Ben White is in "really good shape" after returning to action with the Gunners.

White, 25, came home early from England's World Cup campaign for personal reasons.

The defender then travelled to the UAE for Arsenal's friendly with AC Milan and played the first half of Tuesday's 2-1 win in Dubai.

"I'm very pleased. Everybody has been giving him a lot of support and love, which is what he needed," said Arteta.

"We are delighted to have him back and have him in really good shape."

Asked about stories questioning White's character, Arteta added: "We can't control that.

"But I know who Ben is, what he needs and what his character is, and how happy we all are to have him at the club."