James Carragher Joins Malta Squad for Qualifiers

James Carragher, son of former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher, has been called up to play for Malta's national team in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Finland and Poland. The 22-year-old Wigan Athletic defender qualifies for Malta through his grandfather and was recently granted Maltese citizenship. James has been a regular in Wigan's lineup this season with 22 appearances in League One. Malta's Football Association president, Bjorn Vassallo, confirmed ongoing discussions with the Carragher family, leading to James's inclusion in the squad managed by new coach Emilio De Leo. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur forward Jamie Donley is set to join Northern Ireland's senior squad for friendlies against Switzerland and Sweden, with his international transfer process from England underway. Both young players demonstrate promising international careers, albeit for different nations than their initial youth affiliations.