The Stourbridge-born siblings could become the first brothers to play together for England since Gary and Phil Neville in 2007 if they both feature in the Nations League match against Croatia at Wembley tonight (November 12).

Their selection marks the latest milestone in a journey that began in Stourbridge and has taken them to the top of European football.

Born in Stourbridge to Mark and Denise Bellingham, the brothers grew up in a footballing family.

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Their father balanced his career with West Midlands Police alongside a prolific non-league football career.

Jude Bellingham, now a star at Real Madrid, developed his passion for football on the pitches of Stourbridge.

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At around seven, he was playing for Stourbridge Juniors, where his father coached and many of his school friends were teammates.

He has spoken of how Jobe would often watch him play as a youngster, sparking his younger brother's own fascination with the game.

Both brothers went on to join Birmingham City's academy and broke into the first team as teenagers.

Jude made his senior debut at 16 before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2020.

His rapid rise in Germany led to a transfer to Real Madrid, where he has established himself as one of England's top players.

Jobe followed a similar path, debuting for Birmingham at 16 before moving to Sunderland in 2023.

He helped their promotion to the Premier League before joining Borussia Dortmund in 2025.

The younger Bellingham now has his first senior England call-up, having previously captained the Under-21 team.

England manager Thomas Tuchel said that Jobe earned his place on merit, and revealed that playing alongside his brother has long been one of Jude’s ambitions.

Jobe Bellingham admits himself: "I told Jude first, he was happier than I was to be honest, like smiling and stuff."

Their inclusion in the squad means that 8 per cent of England's current squad are from Stourbridge (a ludicrous stat, I am aware). 

If selected tonight, the Bellinghams would become the first brothers to play together for England since the Nevilles, following Bobby and Jack Charlton.

The Charlton brothers famously lifted the 1966 World Cup together at Wembley.

Nineteen years after the Nevilles’ final appearance, the Bellinghams could write their own chapter in England’s football story—one rooted in Stourbridge, but now playing out on the international stage.