Former Republic of Ireland international Tony Cascarino has praised Everton’s Phil Jagielka, comparing the England centre-half to Manchester United legend Denis Irwin. Although Irwin played the majority of his career at left-back, Cascarino believes the Goodison Park star, who starred for England against Bulgaria on Friday night, is similar in his no-nonsense style and his [...]

Former Arsenal captain Stewart Robson has told talkSPORT Phil Jagielka is not good enough to be an England regular. The Everton ace started alongside Michael Dawson in the centre of defence in England’s 4-0 win over Bulgaria on Friday night, with first choice pairing John Terry and Rio Ferdinand ruled out through injury. Jagielka’s performance [...]

Is there anything better than this time of year as a football fan? The fixtures are out and the season tickets renewed – that first game – Blackburn away; scouring the list for the Merseyside derby and our trips to Eastlands and Old Trafford. The pre-season friendlies are being lined up. Preston or Norwich? I’m [...]