Jagielka re-signs at Everton

Defender Phil Jagielka has renewed his contract with Everton to keep him at Goodison Park until 2017.



Former Sheffield United captain Jagielka arrived on Merseyside in 2007 and has made 21 appearances in the Premier League this season.



His only goal this term came in a 2-1 victory over Wigan in December and the Toffees currently sit fifth in the table.

Jagielka fears Fellaini departure

Everton defender Phil Jagielka fears team-mate Marouane Fellaini could be prised away from Goodison Park by a big-money bid this summer.



Fellaini came up against Jagielka during England's 1-0 friendly victory over Belgium at Wembley on Saturday and caught the eye with a bustling performance in midfield.



The 24-year-old is part of a highly-rated, young Belgium set-up that includes expected new Chelsea signing Eden Hazard, Tottenham target Jan Vertonghen and a number of other players attracting a lot of attention from across Europe.



Fellaini has really progressed at Everton since his move from Standard Liege in 2008, so much so that Jagielka can see the midfielder becoming a target for a number of clubs.



Jagielka said: "We love Felli and we'd love him to stay. There's not been that much transfer talk but we know the situation we're in.



"Unfortunately, with the way the club is, if somebody comes in with a £20 million-plus offer, the chances are he's going to be sold.



"We bought him for £16 million and I don't think the club would take a loss.



"He's developed in that time, especially in the last few games of the season, just behind the front one, and he's destroyed teams."



Jagielka added in the Daily Mail: "In terms of marking Felli, he's faster than I remember. He must have put a yard on. I can't stop laughing when I see him and it's not just his hair.



"He's a fantastic player. Belgium have got a few players for the future and, once they kick on they'll be a team to watch."

England bring in Jagielka for injured Barry

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has been ruled out of England’s Euro 2012 squad with a lower abdomen injury, with Everton defender Phil Jagielka called up as his replacement.



The news was confirmed after Barry had a scan in the today.



“I am very disappointed to lose Gareth, not only was he a member of my original 23-man squad but he has featured prominently in the England team over the last few years,” said manager Roy Hodgson.



“I know how much he wanted to be part of the tournament but I’m sure he will still have a part to play with England after the Euros. I wish him a speedy recovery.”



Jagielka had been tipped to come in and strengthen Hodgson’s defensive options.



The Everton man was produced an excellent performance in Norway alongside Joleon Lescott - a pairing that kept Spain out in November and are now pressurising Chelsea duo John Terry and Gary Cahill.



They will report for duty at England’s Watford base tomorrow, along with the remainder of Hodgson’s 23-man squad.



That number will include Danny Welbeck and Glen Johnson, who had been doubts with ankle and toe injuries respectively.



However, it seems those problems have cleared up, along with Scott Parker’s Achilles injury, and the FA are anticipating having to make no further changes when they submit their official squad to Uefa at 11am tomorrow.