Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC buzzing over Johnny Heitinga’s World Cup progress
Johnny Heitinga[LNB]PHIL JAGIELKA says the progress of Everton team-mate Johnny Heitinga to the semi-finals of the World Cup has given everyone a boost at the start of their Australia tour.[LNB]Heitinga shone at the heart of Holland's defence in yesterday's stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in Port Elizabeth.[LNB]The Dutch trailed at the break but hit back in the second half with Felipe Melo's own goal and a header from Wesley Sneijder extending their proud unbeaten run to 24 games.[LNB]Fellow Blues defender Jagielka is now hoping Heitinga can go all the way.[LNB] 'It is good to see Johnny still flying the flag for Everton,' he said. 'Holland normally seem to do something wrong in World Cup's but they have some fantastic individuals and they are playing well as a team.[LNB]'It's hard to pick a winner from the countries remaining but they all have a chance of picking up the trophy.'[LNB]Jagielka, who was harshly overlooked for England's World Cup squad, admits Fabio Capello's men got what they deserved after their miserable performance against Germany in the second round.[LNB]'England lost a few key individuals and a few others didn't perform as we thought they would so we quite rightly got beaten,' he added.[LNB]'When it gets to the knock-out it is all about who performs on the day and unfortunately we didn't and Germany did.'
