Bellingham Brothers Set for Historic England Debut Against Croatia
Jude and Jobe Bellingham could play together for England against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, marking the first sibling pair since 2007.
A historic family moment awaits as the England national team hosts Croatia tonight in the UEFA Nations League, with Jude Bellingham and his younger brother Jobe on the brink of playing together for the senior squad for the first time. Jobe received his maiden call-up from manager Thomas Tuchel, and the two brothers were spotted training side by side ahead of the fixture.
Jobe, currently playing for Borussia Dortmund, is following in the footsteps of his older brother, who also starred for the German club before moving to Real Madrid. After shining at Sunderland and helping them secure promotion to the Premier League in 2025, the young midfielder transferred to Dortmund and quickly impressed Tuchel. Explaining his decision, the England manager noted, "He found his rhythm at Dortmund, started the season brilliantly, and became a regular starter. He is here entirely on his own merit."
In an interview with the official FA website, Jobe recalled the moment he received the news. "I was driving home from training when a message popped up on my car screen: 'Hi Jobe, it's Thomas Tuchel.' I was so thrilled I couldn't stop smiling," he shared. Regarding the prospect of playing alongside his older brother, he added, "It's hard to put into words. If that moment happens, I think you'll see a lot of emotion, especially from my family."
Should the brothers take the pitch together, they will become the first pair of siblings to feature for England's senior team since Gary and Phil Neville in 2007. For Jobe, yet to earn his first senior cap, it represents a chance to prove his capability at the highest international level, while fulfilling a shared childhood dream for the Bellingham family.
