Jobe Bellingham earns maiden England call-up, joins brother Jude for Nations League
Jobe Bellingham has received his first senior England call-up, joining his brother Jude in the national squad for upcoming Nations League matches. Meanwhile, Chelsea's Cole Palmer was omitted from the squad due to ongoing concerns regarding his availability.
Why it matters
The inclusion of the Bellingham brothers marks a significant moment in international football, while the exclusion of Palmer highlights the tension between club and country availability.
Jobe Bellingham is set to share the England dressing room with his elder brother Jude after earning his maiden senior international call-up for the upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder was included in Thomas Tuchel's squad announced on Friday, marking another significant milestone in the 21-year-old's rapidly progressing career.Jobe, who has represented England from the under-16 level through to the under-21s, earned his promotion to the senior squad following impressive performances for Dortmund and the Young Lions. His first call-up also sets up a special moment for the Bellingham family, with the younger sibling joining Real Madrid midfielder Jude in the national squad.England celebrated the milestone with a post on X, writing: “From our Young Lions to the Three Lions, Jobe Bellingham.
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