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Ex-Sunderland star gets surprise England call & mixed fortunes for Newcastle players

Ex-Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is a surprise inclusion in Thomas Tuchel's final England squad of the year…

By Dominic Shaw · The Northern Echo

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:28 AM

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Former Sunderland star Jobe Bellingham earned a surprise call-up to Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad.
Newcastle defender Lewis Hall made the squad, but Dan Burn was omitted and Tino Livramento is injured.
Uncapped Fulham teenager Josh King joined the 25-man group alongside returning players Djed Spence and Ben White.

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Former Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham received a surprise call-up to Thomas Tuchel's 25-man England squad ahead of Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. The selection marks Bellingham's first inclusion alongside his brother Jude Bellingham. Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall also earned a spot, but club teammate Dan Burn was omitted and Tino Livramento missed out due to injury.

Fulham teenager Josh King received his first senior call-up, while Djed Spence, Ben White, and Declan Rice were included. High-profile absentees from the squad include Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, and John Stones.

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