Jobe Bellingham has earned his first senior England call-up from manager Thomas Tuchel for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.
The selection places Jobe alongside his older brother Jude Bellingham in the senior national squad for the first time. Pep Clotet, the former Birmingham City manager who oversaw both players early in their careers, denied that the inclusion of the younger midfielder was influenced by Jude. «No, en absoluto, no tiene nada que ver, estoy», said Pep Clotet, telling MARCA.
Our #ThreeLions are back together 🦁 pic.twitter.com/IR21l8WwZn
The call-up addresses immediate squad needs following injuries and suspensions in midfield.
Jobe and Jude are set to become the 22nd pair of brothers to represent England, and the first to share the pitch since Gary and Phil Neville in 2007. Alongside the Bellingham selection, the squad features notable exclusions and alterations.
Tuchel admitted his relationship with Jude Bellingham has experienced fluctuations, stating, «Por supuesto, nuestra [relación] ha tenido altibajos, pero ahora estamos bien». Tuchel added, «Me encanta ser su entrenador. Es un jugador de primer nivel, muy influyente, y creo que el sentimiento es mutuo».
The 25-man roster omits Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. Pero hay competencia. Se trata de quienes lo demuestran con hechos y acuden a la concentración», said Tuchel.
England hosts Croatia at Wembley Stadium on November 12, before facing Spain on November 15, in the Nations League.
🗣️ Jobe Bellingham: “Jude and I both getting called up? It’s quite special. With Jude being here too, it's a great feeling for the family. To be called up for England is a dream itself. To represent England with my brother, it's really hard to put into words.” pic.twitter.com/M8yvgKJ8hv
✨🏴 Jude and Jobe Bellingham, for the first time in training together with England. pic.twitter.com/CfEcy7oSEk
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