Jobe Bellingham has arrived! Midfielder follows in brother Jude's footsteps with debut for Borussia Dortmund in FIFA Club World Cup draw against Fluminense

Jobe Bellingham made his debut for Borussia Dortmund in their FIFA Club World Cup opener against Fluminense.

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• Bellingham makes Dortmund debut
• Came on as substitute in 59th minute
• Goalless draw against Fluminense

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The youngster followed in his elder brother Jude's footsteps and appeared in a Dortmund shirt for the first time since completing a €33 million (£28m/$38m) move from Sunderland last week. Bellingham was introduced on the hour mark as he replaced former Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Dortmund boss Niko Kovac had earlier confirmed that the teenager wouldn't feature in the starting lineup as he had only joined the squad for a week. BVB began their Club World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against Brazilian giants Fluminense.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  It was also reported that Kovac will exploit the youngster's offensive capabilities from midfield by using him as an attacking midfielder, although he will also be used in a deeper role.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BORUSSIA DORTMUND?

  The Bundesliga side will be back in action on Saturday as they take on South African side Mamelodi Sundowns in their second group game.