'So special': Jobe Bellingham relishes England chance with brother Jude

LONDON - For Jobe Bellingham, the prospect of a potential England debut while playing alongside his brother Jude this week holds immense significance. Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe was recently called up to the England squad for the first time, participating in the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Should the 21-year-old earn a spot in either game, the Bellinghams would become the 22nd set of brothers to represent England, a record that has been unbroken for 19 years since Gary and Phil Neville's last appearance as England teammates.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude, 23, considers an England shirt alongside his younger sibling as the highlight of his career, and England Under-21 captain Jobe echoes this sentiment, stating that the experience would be "quite special." Jobe, who has become a key figure for Dortmund this season, emphasized the emotional weight of the situation, saying that it is "hard to put into words" and that "only emotion" could describe the feeling.

The Bellingham brothers have followed similar career paths, both starting at the Birmingham youth academy, with Jude's move to Real Madrid and Jobe's shift to Sunderland before following each other to Dortmund. Jobe expressed pride in his achievement, stating that he had hoped for this opportunity and was making it more attainable with each passing week.