Thomas Tuchel has sent shockwaves through the England camp by handing a maiden senior call-up to Jobe Bellingham for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. The Borussia Dortmund starlet joins his brother Jude in a squad that notably lacks Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer, as the German head coach begins to stamp his authority on the Three Lions' selection process.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham has earned his first senior England call-up for November's UEFA Nations League ties against Croatia and Spain. The 21-year-old joins older brother Jude Bellingham, placing the duo on the brink of joining an exclusive list of Three Lions siblings.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has caused a stir with his latest squad selection for the upcoming UEFA Nations League double-header against Croatia and Spain. While the headline news sees the Bellingham brothers united in the senior setup for the first time, several high-profile Premier League stars, including Cole Palmer and Phil Foden, have been left out in the cold.
Jobe Bellingham lauded the influence of the Yellow Wall after Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-1 victory over Real Betis in the UEFA Champions League. Goals from Fabio Silva and Konstantinos Karetsas earned BVB their third win of the league phase.
Sporting director Ole Book is pleased with Jobe Bellingham’s development at Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, Carsten Cramer discusses where things stand with Waldemar Anton and Serhou Guirassy. Borussia Dortmund news and rumours.
Mark Bellingham follows his sons Jude and Jobe into the national team shirt: according to the English veterans’ association, the 50-year-old is in the over-50 squad for the match against Ireland.
Mark Bellingham, the father of England internationals Jude and Jobe, has earned his own international call-up to represent the England Veterans Over-50s side against the Republic of Ireland. The former non-league striker turned 50 back in March and has been named in an 18-man squad for this weekend's fixture in Cambridgeshire.
Borussia Dortmund stayed top of the Bundesliga with a hard-fought, tactically disciplined 1-0 win over a resilient Eintracht Frankfurt side at Signal Iduna Park.
Borussia Dortmund drop important points again, managing only a goalless draw at Union Berlin. The Borussia Dortmund players’ ratings and individual assessments.
England would be “very lucky” to have Jude and Jobe Bellingham in their senior squad at some stage, Bobby Zamora has told GOAL, with the potential for sibling rivalry in the Three Lions camp exciting many fans watching on from afar. That situation has not played out as yet, but Thomas Tuchel is said to be keeping a close eye on how two talented brothers are faring.