James Carragher debuts for Malta in international football

Jamie Carragher's son, James, made his international debut for Malta on Friday night. The match ended in a disappointing 1-0 loss to Finland. James Carragher, 22, recently gained Maltese citizenship through his grandfather. He played as a defender and gave a strong performance on the field. Despite the loss, it was a proud moment for the Carragher family. Jamie Carragher traveled to Malta with his wife, Nicola, to support James. After the game, he shared his pride on Instagram, saying, "I'm very proud of [James] on your international debut. Didn't deserve the loss, son." Malta's next match is against Poland on Monday night. The team is not one of the favorites to qualify for the World Cup but hopes to earn points in their upcoming games. After the match against Poland, James is expected to return to Wigan Athletic. He has had a notable season with Wigan, making 30 appearances after loan spells at other clubs. His recent form also drew praise from the club's former head coach, Shaun Maloney. Wigan's match against Burton Albion was postponed due to international call-ups, but they will next face Barnsley at home.