Arsenal defender Ben White will not require knee surgery – but remains set to miss England’s World Cup campaign.

The Gunners confirmed on Tuesday that White had suffered a “significant medial knee ligament injury” during their 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.

White will be absent for Arsenal’s final three matches, which could see them complete a Premier League and Champions League double.

However, the Press Association understands the injury-hit defender will not need an operation on his right knee.

The news will come as a welcome boost to both White and Arsenal, who are thought to be hopeful the defender could return for the club’s pre-season plans.

But the injury is expected to end 28-year-old White’s World Cup prospects after he recently called time on his four-year international exile with appearances in England’s last matches against Uruguay and Japan.…