Jobe Bellingham earns first England senior call-up: What to know on November 6, 2026

Last verified: November 6, 2026, at 1:05 p.m. UTC (GMT, UTC+00:00).

Jobe Bellingham, the 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder and younger brother of Jude Bellingham, has received his first call-up to England’s senior men’s squad. Head coach Thomas Tuchel selected both brothers for November’s UEFA Nations League games against Croatia and Spain, giving Jobe an opportunity to make his senior international debut.

The selection follows Jobe’s progression through England’s youth teams and his strong start to the season in Germany. Being named in the squad does not guarantee an appearance: Tuchel will decide whether to use him in either match. England Football confirmed the squad on November 6.

Destaques

• Jobe Bellingham is a central midfielder at Borussia Dortmund and Jude Bellingham’s younger brother.
• His November selection is his first call-up to England’s senior men’s squad; fellow midfielder Josh King also received a first call-up.
• Jobe previously represented England at youth level and made his under-21 debut in November 2024.
• England face Croatia at Wembley on November 12 and Spain in Madrid on November 15.

Why is Jobe Bellingham in the England squad?

Tuchel has promoted Jobe from England’s under-21 setup for the final two Nations League group games of 2026. England Football cited his form for Dortmund in the early part of the season when announcing the 25-player group. King, a Fulham midfielder and another member of the under-21 side, also earned his first senior call-up.

The squad includes established midfielders such as Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice, so Jobe will be competing for playing time. A call-up means he can train and prepare with the senior team; he would earn his first senior cap only by taking the field in a senior international. The announcement itself did not promise him a start or a substitute appearance.

For England, the immediate stakes are qualification for the Nations League quarterfinals. The Football Association says a draw or a win against Croatia would secure a place in the next round. The team could still finish top of its group, depending on its results and goal difference.

Who is Jobe Bellingham?

Jobe Bellingham is an English professional soccer player born on September 23, 2005, in Stourbridge. Dortmund lists him as a midfielder. His club describes him as a versatile player with strong ball control and an ability to make decisions under pressure.

He developed in Birmingham City’s academy and made his professional debut as a substitute in an FA Cup match against Plymouth Argyle in January 2022. After playing for Birmingham’s first team, he moved to Sunderland in 2023.

At Sunderland, Bellingham became part of a team that won promotion to the Premier League in 2025. He was also named the EFL Championship Young Player of the Season. Dortmund’s player profile traces those milestones and his development in England.

Which club does Jobe Bellingham play for?

Jobe plays for Borussia Dortmund in Germany’s Bundesliga. The club signed him from Sunderland in June 2025, after Sunderland’s promotion. According to Dortmund’s transfer announcement, he had made 90 appearances for Sunderland before the move.

Dortmund says he played 49 competitive matches in his first season with the club. That experience gave him regular exposure to senior soccer in Germany before his England call-up. His club career also connects him to Jude, who played for Dortmund from 2020 to 2023 before joining Real Madrid.

Are Jobe and Jude Bellingham brothers?

Yes. Jobe is Jude Bellingham’s younger brother. Jude is a Real Madrid midfielder and an established England senior international; Jobe has followed his own path through Birmingham, Sunderland and Dortmund before joining him in the senior national squad.

Both are listed as midfielders in Tuchel’s November selection. Their inclusion creates the possibility of playing together for England’s senior team, but selection in the same squad does not mean they will appear together. That will depend on the coach’s match-day decisions and the circumstances of each game.

Has Jobe Bellingham played for England before?

Yes, at youth level. Dortmund says he progressed through England’s youth teams and made his under-21 debut in November 2024. He later scored for the under-21s in a 2-0 European Championship qualifying win over Kazakhstan in September 2025, as recorded in England Football’s match report.

He was initially selected for England’s 2025 under-21 European Championship squad but was replaced after his transfer to Dortmund and inclusion in the club’s FIFA Club World Cup squad. The senior call-up is a separate step from those youth appearances.

When could Jobe Bellingham make his England debut?

England host Croatia at Wembley Stadium in London on Thursday, November 12. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00), which is also 7:45 p.m. UTC. England then visit Spain in Madrid on Sunday, November 15, at 8:45 p.m. Central European Time (UTC+01:00), or 7:45 p.m. UTC. The dates and kickoff times are set out in UEFA’s fixture list.

If Jobe plays in either fixture, it would mark his first senior England appearance. If he remains unused, he will still have gained experience in the senior camp, but a debut and any future selections would remain subject to Tuchel’s decisions.

FAQ

How old is Jobe Bellingham?

He is 21. He was born on September 23, 2005.

Is Jobe Bellingham in the same England squad as Jude?

Yes. Both brothers were named in the senior squad announced on November 6, 2026.

Has Jobe Bellingham won a senior England cap?

As of the November 6 squad announcement, he had received his first senior call-up and had not yet made his senior debut.