James Carragher not feeling pressure to follow father's lead as Wigan host Fulham in FA Cup

“Everywhere I’ve been I’ve always been the son of my dad. I’ve just taken it in my stride and just try not get it my way. I don’t feel the pressure to play, or I’ve got to be as good as him or anything like that."
James Carragher not feeling pressure to follow father's lead as Wigan host Fulham in FA Cup

CARRA JUNIOR: James Carragher is looking to make FA Cup memories (Martin Rickett/PA)

James Carragher may not end up winning the FA Cup like his father this season but Wigan’s cup history and meticulous game plan gives the defender hope of springing a surprise against Fulham.

The unfancied League One side host Marco Silva’s high-flying Premier League team on Saturday afternoon at a ground that was home to the trophy not so long ago.

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