Liam Stewart , the son of rock star Rod Stewart and former model Rachel Hunter , has moved a step closer to making his senior Great Britain debut . The 20-year-old , born in London , has been included in new head coach Pete Russell 's initial 31-man party which will then be cut to 23 for next month 's World Championships in Holland . Stewart plays his hockey in America for Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League and has already represented Britain at Under-20 level . Rod Stewart 's son Liam has been included in Great BritainPete Russell 's initial 31-man party . Stewart in action for the Spokane Chiefs during warm up against the Kelowna Rockets . He is now in his fourth season with the Washington-based Chiefs , being an assistant captain for the last two years , after previously impressing for the Los Angeles Junior Kings Under-16s . Stewart is one of eight former U20 players looking for their first senior appearance with Josh Batch , James Griffin , Matt Haywood , Tom Murdy , Sam Oakford , Jack Prince and Joey Lewis also included . Jonathan Boxill , Chris Blight and Sam McCluskey will be aiming for their first Britain cap too while Russell Cowley and Craig Peacock return to the squad , with Matty Davies and David Clarke sidelined through injury . Russell said : 'Over the last three or so months we have watched a lot of hockey across the leagues and been in contact with lots of different hockey people in the UK , mainland Europe and USA . Rod Stewart pictured with a young Liam as his son was named in the Great Britain team . 'We have the final 31 and it 's the right players and people . They all deserve their place and it 's an exciting group to look at . 'The competition for the final 23 hots up now and that can only be good for every player , as well as each team at this important stage of the season . 'People say it 's a tough job , yes it is , but it 's a great problem as a coach to have good players to select from . As the clock ticks down I get more excited each day till April and Eindhoven . ' After two warm-up matches against Poland , Britain head to Eindhoven for their Division 1B campaign where they will face Holland , Croatia , Estonia , Lithuania and South Korea between April 13-19 .
Liam Stewart is named in the in the initial World Championships squad . The 20-year-old Londoner has already played for his country at Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League level . He plays in America for U20 . The squad will be cut to 23 for the competition in Holland next month .