After impressing for Borussia Dortmund early in 2026/27, midfielder Jobe Bellingham earned his first senior England call‑up…
Could his rapid rise finally earn him a senior England shirt? After dazzling for Borussia Dortmund early in 2026/27, midfielder Jobe Bellingham received his first senior call‑up from Thomas Tuchel for the November window. We explore why the BVB No.7 deserved it…
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Now in his second full season at Dortmund, things are beginning to take shape for Bellingham. Following in the footsteps of his older brother Jude – who spent three successful seasons at Signal Iduna Park between 2020 and 2023 – was always going to be a challenge for the young midfielder. But so far this term, the 21‑year‑old has built on the solid foundations laid last season, producing increasingly frequent displays of burgeoning consistency, maturity and grit in the middle of the park at the start of 2026/27.
Nailing down a starting spot in Dortmund’s midfield is no easy feat, especially amidst stiff competition from the likes of Felix Nmecha, Joey Veerman and Marcel Sabitzer. Yet the young Englishman has seemingly earned Niko Kovač’s trust, starting seven of Borussia’s nine Bundesliga fixtures this campaign to help BVB head into the international break level on points with reigning champions Bayern Munich.
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Beyond raw athleticism, Bellingham’s confidence has surged. He now dares more in the final third, and although his first Bundesliga goal still waits, he’s created a shot every 36 minutes this season versus every 64 minutes last year.
He’s already logged two league assists, doubling his goal‑involvement tally from the previous campaign’s 32 matches. Both set‑ups sparked 1‑0 wins for Maximilian Beier against Stuttgart and Frankfurt, underscoring his clutch play.
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Now the young midfielder must prove himself on England’s senior stage. With 12 U21 caps, eight as captain, the step up is fresh, yet Kovač believes he’ll thrive.
Dortmund boss praised him, saying: “He’s a complete football fanatic. He studies his own game and the best in his role. A great lad with an excellent attitude. I’m thrilled he can now wear his nation’s shirt alongside his brother.”
Jobe echoed the excitement, calling it “a huge dream” to share the pitch with his older sibling. “We used to play together in the garden, imagining England glory. I don’t want to jinx it, but I’m really excited,” he told DAZN.
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Bellingham will line up with Jude when England host Croatia on 12 November, then travel to Spain three days later. If he repeats his club form, England could gain a dynamic midfield engine for years to come.
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