FAI tried to lure Jobe Bellingham to Ireland

Jobe and Jude's dad Mark, a former footballer himself, was born to Irish parents

Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham during the UEFA Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. 

The FAI tried to entice Jobe Bellingham from England but he will instead line up for the Three Lions in Friday week’s Euro U21 qualifier against Ireland.

Jobe and his talented older brother Jude both play outside of the UK for Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid respectively.