Jude and Jobe Bellingham: Brothers called up to England squad

Jobe Bellingham has been called up to the England senior squad for the first time. The move marks a significant milestone for the midfielder, following his impressive development at Borussia Dortmund. England manager Thomas Tuchel praised the youngster's progress, noting that he has been a standout performer who deserves his place at the senior level.

Jobe's career trajectory mirrors that of his older brother, Jude Bellingham, beginning in the Birmingham City academy before moving to the Bundesliga. While Jude has become one of the world's elite midfielders at Real Madrid, Jobe is carving out his own path as a more physically imposing, deeper-lying midfielder. He has consistently impressed as the captain of the England U21 side.

He's the standout player. He's the captain, so the door should always be open for the pathway, always be open for special performances over a long period of time. That's what Jobe has done on top of it. He found his way, he found his rhythm with Dortmund. Thomas Tuchel

The call-up represents a proud moment for the Bellingham family. Should both brothers take the pitch together, they would join a select group of siblings to represent the Three Lions, following in the footsteps of legends like Bobby and Jack Charlton and the Neville brothers, Gary and Phil.

With England set to face Croatia and Spain in the upcoming international break, Tuchel highlighted that the current squad situation has created a natural opening. The manager expressed confidence in Jobe's ability to adapt, citing his calmness and physicality as key assets for the upcoming camp.