Jobe Bellingham earns first England call-up for Nations League

Thomas Tuchel explains selection based on form and scouting

Thomas Tuchel said the selection of Jobe Bellingham is due to his good performances in recent matches. He added the decision is based on consistent Bundesliga performances and a long-term scouting process involving England under-21 coach Lee Carsley.

The manager noted the squad only has Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare before the match and that new patterns introduced in the last camp will be hard for Jobe to pick up in two days. Tuchel praised the dressing-room atmosphere from the last camp as "extraordinary" and said he is rewarding loyalty over reputation.

Jude Bellingham, Jobe's brother, has been described by an anonymous LinkedIn user as a warm, smiling, giving person who readily helps organisers and participants at events. Another LinkedIn comment noted that Jude Bellingham is eager to learn, shares different perspectives, and engages both with his words and overall personality. A further LinkedIn testimonial said Jude Bellingham facilitated two conflict-management sessions at a local university, acting as a high-energy trainer and adult educator who kept the room fully engaged.

Cole Palmer omitted from England squad

Chelsea winger Cole Palmer was omitted from the England squad announced by Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel had previously warned the 24-year-old player that he missed too many opportunities after withdrawing from a prior squad because of injury.

Palmer had been recalled for last month’s fixtures but withdrew because of discomfort and missed the September camp due to a muscle injury. Palmer has netted five goals and contributed three assists in 11 matches across all competitions this season.

Full squad list for November Nations League fixtures

Goalkeepers selected are Jordan Pickford of Everton, Jason Steele of Brighton & Hove Albion, and James Trafford of Leeds United.

Defenders named are Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid, Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton, Marc Guéhi of Manchester City, and Lewis Hall of Newcastle United. Other defenders are Ezri Konsa of Arsenal, Jarell Quansah of Bayer Leverkusen, Djed Spence of Inter Milan, and Ben White of Arsenal.

Midfielders include Elliot Anderson of Manchester City, Jobe Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund, Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, and James Garner of Everton. Josh King of Fulham, Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal, and Declan Rice of Arsenal complete the midfield list.

The forwards are Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United, Eberechi Eze of Arsenal, and Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest. Also selected are Anthony Gordon of Barcelona, Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool, and Morgan Rogers of Chelsea.

Jobe Bellingham’s progression to the Three Lions

Jobe Bellingham has represented England at every youth level from under-16 to under-21.

He moved from Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund and has continued to establish himself at the German club.

England schedule and Harry Kane milestone

England are second in Group C and will host Croatia at Wembley on 12 November. The team will then travel to Madrid to face Spain on 15 November.

Captain Harry Kane will be honoured at the Wembley match for winning the Ballon d’Or and for earning a record-breaking 126th England cap.

Phil Foden remains absent from national selection

Manchester City forward Phil Foden was also absent from the squad. He remains overlooked by the national team after missing the World Cup squad.