Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham has been handed his first England call-up.

The midfielder will replace Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse, who has been withdrawn with injury.

Bellingham, 17, midfielder was originally included in Under-21 squad but will now link up with the seniors for the first time.

The Dortmund star could become England third-youngest player ever if he features in the friendly against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday.

Bellingham will be 17 years and 136 days old when the Three Lions take on Stephen Kenny's side at Wembley.

Only Theo Walcott and Wayne Rooney were younger when they made their senior England debuts.