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Ex-Sunderland star earns first senior England call-up

Former Sunderland talent Jobe Bellingham has been included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad ahead of this month’s international break.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
Ex-Sunderland star earns first senior England call-up
Key Things to Know
  • Jobe Bellingham has received his first senior England call-up from head coach Thomas Tuchel.
  • The Borussia Dortmund midfielder joins his older brother Jude Bellingham in the squad to face Croatia and Spain.
  • Injuries to Alex Scott and a suspension for Myles Lewis-Skelly opened up a spot in midfield.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham has received his first senior England call-up from head coach Thomas Tuchel. The 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund player joins his older brother Jude Bellingham in the Three Lions squad ahead of UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain later this month.

Tuchel explained that midfield absences influenced the decision, citing an injury to Alex Scott and a suspension for Myles Lewis-Skelly. Bellingham made 90 appearances for Sunderland before moving to Dortmund, and Tuchel noted that England Under-21s manager Lee Carsley had spoken highly of the midfielder.

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