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Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher's son James has earned his inaugural international call up - this time for the island nation of Malta.

At just 22, James has been a staple in the League One team Wigan Athletic's line-up this season, clocking up 25 appearances in all competitions.

Jamie no doubt eagerly anticipates witnessing his son's debut outing for Malta later this month as they welcome Finland for their World Cup qualifying campaign opener on Friday.

Emilio De Leo’s squad will subsequently take a trip to face off with Poland, potentially pitting young Carragher against the renowned forward Robert Lewandowski.

Malta Football Association head Bjorn Vassallo revealed that deliberations with the Carraghers had been ongoing for some time.

"We've been in talks with James and his father Jamie for the last few months now; he is open to it, but we're still working on it," stated Vassallo recently.

Under FIFA regulations, once Carragher plays in a competitive match for Malta, he'll be ineligible to play for England.

However, it's not just De Leo who James is aiming to impress.

Wigan Athletic have recently appointed former Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe, a close friend of Jamie, who was let go by Preston after a single game in August.

James Carragher in action for Wigan.

Jamie, aged 47 and a good friend of Lowe, has watched as Wigan secured consecutive clean sheets in March, attributing much of that success to James' vital contributions.

Making his first appearance for Wigan in the 2021-22 season, James was subsequently loaned out to Oldham Athletic in the National League the next season.