Phil Jagielka: Everton FC must not underestimate West Ham

Phil Jagielka 300PHIL JAGIELKA today warned his Everton team-mates not to underestimate relegation-haunted West Ham ahead of Sunday's clash.The England defender is shocked at the Hammer's plight, and insists they are a good side despite their precarious league position.After guiding the Hammers up to ninth place last season, Gianfranco Zola's team currently lie just above the drop zone but only on goal difference.Jagielka said: 'I have been surprised that West Ham have been in a relegation fight this season.'The squad they have got is still good and they have some great players but I think the main word for their season is consistency.'They haven't put four or five good results together that would see them climb up the table.'Jagielka believes that off-the-field problems have blighted the East London club's season.He said: 'I think there has been a lot of talk off the pitch about them having to sell their best players and reports that the club wasn't financially stable.'Those off the field activities haven't really helped them.'

Source: Liverpool_Echo