White was involved in a physical altercation with Seagulls defender Pervis Estupinan, resulting in his collapse to the ground after a push from Estupinan. This has garnered criticism for the perceived exaggerated nature of his reaction and calls for disciplinary action such as a yellow card or even a long ban and fine. White has recently made headlines for making himself unavailable for England duty, possibly due to a previous clash with Steve Holland at the World Cup, but his behavior at the Amex has also attracted negative attention from pundits.

The use of VAR and the prevalence of cameras at stadiums has led to questioning why players engage in such behaviors given the likelihood of them being reviewed and scrutinized.