Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC: Phil Jagielka ‘desperate’ to return and end his world of pain
PHIL JAGIELKA today said he is desperate to get fit and wear the new Everton kit for the first time - instead of worrying about his England world cup place.[LNB]The 27-year-old has been sidelined since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against Manchester City in April.[LNB]And while he admitted his World Cup dream has been left in doubt by his lengthy recovery, he insists his priority is returning in Everton colours.[LNB]Jagielka was initially expected to begin light training last month, but suffered a setback that required surgery to repair a tear in his cartilage.[LNB]The centre-back has revealed it could be another three weeks before he even has an idea when to set a realistic comeback date.[LNB]Jagielka has won three England caps under Fabio Capello, the most recent of which came in the World Cup qualifying win over Ukraine at Wembley just three weeks before his injury.[LNB]But when asked about his chance of being on the plane to South Africa in the summer, he said: 'I am not sure. I was looking to get back before Christmas and hopefully stake a claim but unfortunately I don't know when I will be back, so I am not looking at the World Cup at the minute.[LNB]'I just want to put the new Everton kit on and run around on the pitch in it.'
