Bellingham Brothers Jobe and Jude Both Earn England Senior Call-Ups
· Sports · BBC Sport, Times of India, BBC News
Jobe Bellingham has received his first senior England call-up alongside his older brother Jude Bellingham ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Jobe began his career at Birmingham City before moving to Sunderland and then joining German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund at age 19. Jude currently plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid after also starting at Birmingham City and moving to Dortmund. England manager Thomas Tuchel stated that Under-21 manager Lee Carsley pushed for Jobe's senior recognition following an influential start to the season with Dortmund. England is set to host Croatia at Wembley on 12 November before traveling to Madrid to play Spain on 15 November.
Why it matters
The simultaneous call-up of the Bellingham brothers marks a significant family milestone and provides Jobe with an opportunity to secure a regular place in the England senior squad during the international break.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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