England release Nations League squad with Bellingham brothers included

Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his England squad for November’s Nations League clashes with Croatia and Spain, with the Bellingham brothers in line to make history by featuring together in an England shirt for the first time.

Jobe Bellingham has received his first international call-up under the German tactician, and could potentially feature in front of England fans at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

This will be Jobe’s first cap for the Three Lions. England play Spain in Madrid on Sunday, November 15, during the international break.

According to Tuchel, U21s boss Lee Carsley recommended Jobe’s promotion to the senior team.

The German manager explained that injuries to Alex Scott and Myles Lewis-Skelly’s suspension for the Croatia game had left him short of options in central midfield, making Jobe’s inclusion in the upcoming fixtures necessary.

It is a special moment for their family and a rare achievement for the national team, after representing England at youth level and captaining the Under-21s.

His move from Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund brought greater expectations. His performances in Germany, including two assists in eight Bundesliga appearances this season, have helped strengthen his case.

Comparisons with Jude are inevitable. While Jude has already established himself as one of England’s key players, Jobe is only beginning his senior international journey.

Jobe’s selection alongside 19-year-old Fulham midfielder Josh King shows that Tuchel is willing to give younger players an opportunity.

Tuchel’s latest squad announcement has once again sparked debate, with Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke among the notable names left out.

Palmer’s omission follows his absence from the World Cup squad, while Madueke has also missed out on this call-up.

For some, Palmer’s omission is simply a “snub”. Palmer was withdrawn from the England squad last month due to injury, and many allude to this as the main reason for the alleged “snub”.

Below is England’s full squad for the games against Croatia and Spain in November:

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Jason Steele, James Trafford.

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Djed Spence, Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, Jarrad Branthwaite, Marc Guehi, Lewis Hall.

Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Myles Lewis-Skelly, James Garner, Declan Rice, Josh King, Jobe Bellingham, Morgan Gibbs-White.

Attackers: Rio Ngumoha, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Harry Kane, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Morgan Rogers.