England coach Thomas Tuchel gives Jobe Bellingham first senior call-up
The gist
England coach Thomas Tuchel named Jobe Bellingham in a 25-man squad for the first time, alongside brother Jude.
The Dortmund midfielder, 21, gets a chance to step out of his brother's shadow.
How it unfolded
- Jan 11, 2026Jobe Bellingham was sent off in Dortmund's Bundesliga draw with Freiburg and banned for two league games, missing a Bundesliga game for the first time since joining from Sunderland.
- May 14, 2026Manchester United revived interest in Bellingham, then 20, according to TEAMtalk, after 44 appearances across all competitions for Dortmund.
- Jul 27, 2026Bellingham said his debut season in Germany prepared him to take on greater responsibility at Dortmund.
Key terms
- Nations League
- A European international football competition for senior men's national teams of UEFA member associations, featuring promotion and relegation.
- Bundesliga
- The top professional football league in Germany, contested by 18 clubs with promotion and relegation.
- capped
- A player's appearance in an international game, a term from the British practice of awarding a cap per match.
Source: Wikipedia