Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC star Phil Jagielka hopes team-mates come home from World Cup injury-free
PHIL JAGIELKA is praying that Everton's World Cup stars survive the tournament unscathed, to prevent injuries ruining their Premier League ambitions again next season.[LNB]The centre-back, who is hoping to be part of Fabio Capello's squad for South Africa, believes the Toffees' preparations over the summer must remain unhindered to make their assault on the top five in the 2010/11 campaign possible.[LNB]Everton have six players already guaranteed to take part in June's show-case competition, and a host of others waiting to learn if they will go.[LNB]But Jagielka insists that the Blues do not need any more bad luck on the injury front, after a season in which he has only figured in 10 games himself.[LNB]Saturday's draw with Stoke City meant that Everton can no longer qualify for the Europa League during this campaign, so the 27-year-old is looking to the future.[LNB]He said: 'We've got an important season coming up. We would have hopefully gelled-in all the new players and we'll be looking for those - and the ones who've been here for a while - to put in a good start and give the fans something to cheer about from day one rather than Christmas time.[LNB]'We hope everyone has a fantastic World Cup with the numbers that are going there - but first and foremost we don't need any more injuries.
