Jagielka Hits Out At 'Disrespectful' Pardew

Last updated : 13 September 2012 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Pardew riled Everton players and fans on the final day of last season, claiming his Newcastle side were operating in ‘a different league’ to the Merseyside club.

Jagielka was selected to replace John Terry for England’s second World Cup Qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday.

But I think many would agree, he was caught for pace often and was arguably the worst England player on display.

England class?

Phil Jagielka: “I wouldn’t say there was a bit of an edge to the game, but I think it’s a little bit disrespectful for someone to say something like that after one good season.

“Fair play, Newcastle had a fantastic season and massively overachieved, but they aren’t the first team to overachieve for a season.

“In the Premier League it’s all about consistency, and if you look at how we have performed over the years, then it’s a little bit disrespectful to come out and say something like that.

"Roy Hodgson has given me a real lift.

“It was a boost of confidence to get the nod. I don’t think there is much to choose between me and Gaz (Gary Cahill). We are good friends, we mess about at table tennis and things like that.

“It’s hard knowing it’s one from two. We got told the day before so that gave us a chance to prepare.

“But I know if one of the first-choice centre-backs is injured for the next time, I’m not automatically straight in. Gaz has got as good a chance of playing.”