Jude Bellingham's dad receives special England call-up

Mark Bellingham, father of England star Jude, has been called up to the England Veterans Over 50s squad for a match against Ireland on November 1st.

Mark Bellingham, the father of England international Jude Bellingham, has received his first call-up to represent his country. The 50-year-old has been selected for the England Veterans Over 50s squad to face the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, November 1st at the Elite Football Complex in Cambridgeshire, with the match kicking off at 2:15pm.

A former striker who retired from professional football in 2019, Mark had a 17-year career in non-league football, playing for 22 different teams including Leamington, Bromsgrove Sporting, Cheltenham Town and Newport County. He has continued to play in veterans tournaments, which led to his selection for the international fixture.

Mark will join his sons in representing England at international level. Jude is a superstar for the senior Three Lions with 60 caps and 14 goals, while younger brother Jobe captains the England Under-21s with 12 appearances.