Wigan, England — The football community is abuzz as James Carragher, son of renowned former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher, has been selected for international play, representing the Maltese national team. James, who plays as a defender for Wigan Athletic in the third tier of English football, is eligible to play for Malta through his grandfather, having recently secured Maltese citizenship.
At 22 years old, James Carragher is set to contribute to Malta’s World Cup qualifying campaign. The national team faces Finland at home this Friday before traveling to Poland for another qualifier three days later. These fixtures mark the debut matches under Malta’s new head coach, Emilio De Leo. The team is hopeful that James will bolster their defensive lineup and bring his experience to the international stage.
Jamie Carragher, retired since 2013, is fondly remembered as a Liverpool legend and is currently a prominent soccer pundit across British and American broadcasts. During his career, he represented England 38 times, participating in two World Cups. His legacy continues to inspire, and now, with his son James stepping onto the international scene, the Carragher name remains a significant presence in the world of football.
