Jobe joins brother Jude with England to showcase his own talent

Jobe Bellingham called up to England senior squad for Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain, operating as a defensive midfielder unlike his brother Jude.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has promoted Jobe Bellingham from the U21s to the senior squad for Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain. The 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder joins his older brother Jude in the squad, but will operate in a different role — Tuchel sees him as a more defensive central midfielder with strong physical presence and ball-carrying ability, contrasting with Jude's attacking No 10 position.

Tuchel emphasised Jobe earned the call on merit, highlighting his commanding performances for Dortmund and his captaincy of the U21s under Lee Carsley. The midfielder impressed in Dortmund's recent Der Klassiker against Bayern Munich and was instrumental in Sunderland's Championship promotion last season before his move to the Bundesliga.

Jobe's inclusion comes with injuries to fellow midfielders Alex Scott and Myles Lewis-Skelly, and notably sees Kobbie Mainoo left out. Tuchel suggested the Manchester United midfielder's recent injury troubles and missed matches have allowed Jobe to overtake him in the pecking order, though he stressed the door remains open for younger players to compete.