Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC have missed Phil Neville’s leadership says Steve Round
Phil Neville 300[LNB]EVERTON assistant boss Steve Round today admitted the Blues have badly missed the leadership of Phil Neville, as the skipper prepares to return in the Carling Cup tonight.[LNB]Neville has been missing for almost a month with a foot injury, and was an unused substitute in the 1-0 home defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday.[LNB]Round says Neville's leadership has been a big loss during that time, and hinted that the 33-year-old is likely to feature against npower League One side Brentford.[LNB]He said: 'I can't speak highly enough of Phil. [LNB] "He's a terrific professional and an outstanding captain who's someone we welcome back now he's fully fit. I am sure he'll feature strongly in the coming weeks.[LNB]'You need these senior, experienced guys. He will see himself being in the team and sees himself as still a top player.[LNB]'We missed him on Saturday. We've got two strong leaders in the team. Phil Neville for his organisational and communication skills as well as his performances. Then Tim Cahill for his actions - the way he fights for the team and they seem to feed of his enthusiasm.[LNB]'Missing them both on Saturday was a blow. You have to cope with that in football. You have to cope with the injuries and it's up to others to step up to the mantle and take that experience onboard.[LNB]'Phil Jagielka is showing very good signs of becoming a more mature leader, and he's certainly someone the team will look to.'
