Jude Bellingham and his brother Job have been named to the senior England national team squad, raising the possibility the siblings could become the third brother combination to play for England in the modern era, Sports.Sina.CN reported.
Brothers on the Cusp of History
For Jude and Job Bellingham to share the pitch for England against Croatia or Spain, three conditions must be met. The first step has been completed: both players are on the roster for this international window. Job is making his first call-up to the senior team, while Jude is a midfield core player for the England team.
The next two steps remain uncertain. Both players must be selected in the matchday squad for the games, and then both must be on the field at the same time. If they achieve this, they would become the third brother combination to play together for England in the modern era.
Jude Bellingham has a record with the national team, having made 60 appearances and scored 14 goals. Seven of those goals came during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he set an England record with seven goals in a single tournament. His performances in the World Cup, where he scored seven goals and provided one assist in eight games, helped England obtain third place.
Saliba Absent from France Squad
According to a report from journalist Ryan Taylor, Arsenal defender William Saliba will not be included in the latest France national team squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey. The news comes from a source close to the French Football Federation, but the federation has not yet made an official announcement.
Saliba’s potential absence would be a boost for Arsenal, as the club has been carefully managing his return to full fitness to ensure he reaches his peak physical condition gradually.
Ferguson’s Legacy Honored
On the 40th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson’s appointment as Manchester United manager, the club released a video featuring tributes from several football figures. Mourinho, Ronaldo, Beckham, Rooney, and Wenger all reflected on Ferguson’s contribution to the club.
“I think he is Manchester United,” Mourinho stated. Former player Bryan Robson recalled Ferguson’s ambition to rebuild “the Busby Babes” when he first took charge. Gary Neville praised Ferguson’s respect for the club’s history, noting he was inspired by Sir Matt Busby’s legacy. Solskjaer said, “Without Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United would not be the club it is today.”
Predictions for Premier League Matches
In other transfer news, Fabrizio Romano has denied rumors of a player swap between Arsenal and FC Barcelona involving Inácio and Balde. Romano also reported that Arsenal is looking to sign a forward in the January transfer window and that Manchester United is considering parting ways with Luke Shaw next summer.
Brother Pairings for England
- Which brother pairings have played for England before?
- If they achieve this, the Bellingham brothers will become the third brother combination to play together for England in the modern era.
- What is Jude Bellingham’s record with England?
- Jude Bellingham has 60 caps and 14 goals for England. Seven of those goals came in the 2026 World Cup, where he became the record holder for England men’s football for most goals in a single World Cup.
- How much would it cost Arsenal to sign Gustavo Barreira?
- According to reports, the transfer fee for the Portuguese forward would be between €40-50 million, or £33-42 million.
England’s next matches are against Croatia and Spain in the UEFA Nations League. The official squad for those matches will be announced soon.
