Jamie Carragher's son James called up for international duty by Malta

The Wigan defender qualifies for the Mediterranean island nation through his grandfather and was recently awarded Maltese citizenship.

Wigan Athletic's James Carragher during the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, Group C match at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Picture date: Tuesday September 3, 2024.

The son of former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has been called up for international duty — by Malta.

James Carragher, a defender for Wigan in English soccer’s third tier, qualifies for the Mediterranean island nation through his grandfather and was recently awarded Maltese citizenship.