SAN FRANCISCO, November 10, (THEWILL) –Â Borussia Dortmund’s central midfield teenager Jude Bellingham has been invited to the England squad for the international friendly against Ireland and the UEFA Nations League matches with Belgium and Iceland.
It is the 17-year-old’s debut step into the senior squad after James Ward-Prowse and Trent Alexander-Arnold withdrew with injuries.
Bellingham has 11 appearances to his name for Borussia Dortmund this season following his switch from Championship side Birmingham City. He found the back of the net on his debut, a 5-0 win over Duisburg in the German Cup and was originally included in the English U-21 squad.
England are billed to face Ireland at Wembley on Thursday before the UEFA Nations League fixtures against Belgium (November 15) and Iceland (November 18) for the conclusion of the group stage.
But, due to Covid-19 concerns, the match with Iceland at Wembley remains in doubt.
Iceland are scheduled to travel to Denmark for their clash against the Danes before they meet England. But, the UK government has imposed a travel ban from Denmark over concerns around a new coronavirus strain in Danish mink, putting a question mark over the tie between England and Iceland.
The English Football Association have reportedly lobbied the government to see if the Iceland players would be exempt under ‘elite sport’ regulations, while there have also been suggestions the match could take place in Albania.
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