England: the father of the Bellingham brothers is set to lace up his boots again

Mark Bellingham, father of England internationals Jude and Jobe Bellingham, is set to represent England at veterans' level. Aged over 50, the former amateur striker is preparing to face the Republic of Ireland.

The Bellingham family has a new England call-up. This time, it is neither Jude nor Jobe, but their father, Mark Bellingham.

Aged over 50, he has been called up to the England veterans' team to face the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The match is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. at the Elite Football Complex in Cambridgeshire.

More than 700 goals to his name

Mark Bellingham has a strong reputation in English amateur football. A former striker, he is said to have scored more than 700 goals during his career. His efficiency earned him the nickname “the Pelé of the amateur leagues”.

This call-up adds another unusual chapter to the history of the Bellingham family. While Jude has established himself among the biggest stars in world football and Jobe is pursuing his professional career, their father continues to make headlines on the pitches.

Now in his fifties, Mark Bellingham is therefore embarking on an international experience in an England shirt.

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