“It’s really hard to put into words!” Borussia Dortmund star Jobe Bellingham overwhelmed by his own emotions
Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham is having an extraordinary first experience with the England national team.
"Being called up for England is a dream in itself. Having the chance to play for England alongside my brother is something I really can hardly put into words," the 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund player said on Tuesday.
Playing for the Three Lions alongside his older brother Jude Bellingham in the future would be "very special" for the family. "It's such a huge bonus on top of something that is already so special and so wonderful," Jobe said. "I think it can only be described with emotion."
How did Jobe Bellingham find out about his call-up?
Bellingham learned of his call-up by national-team coach Thomas Tuchel unexpectedly last week. After Borussia Dortmund training, a message suddenly appeared on his phone: "Hello, Jobe, this is Thomas Tuchel." When the call followed, he was beside himself with joy and "really excited". "It was just pretty surreal," Bellingham said. "I couldn't stop smiling."
If the brothers play together in the two final Nations League group matches, against Croatia on Thursday or in Spain on Sunday, emotions are likely to run high. "I'm really, really proud. Hopefully you'll see a lot of emotion from people - and certainly from my family," Bellingham said.
