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Everton captain Jagielka excited going to Lille for Euro clash

Everton skipper Phil Jagielka is looking forward to their Europa League tie at Lille.

Jagielka, 32, insists the Toffees' confidence is sky-high in Europe after their impressive start to their campaign, and wants to ensure they provide plenty of memorable nights for the fans this term.

Between 8-10,000 supporters are estimated to be making the trip to Northern France, and the skipper told the Liverpool Echo: "I've heard there are going to be thousands of Evertonians over there and I expect lots and lots more than predicted to get themselves there.

"These are the nights we want to enjoy.

"Confidence-wise in the Europa League we're sky high. It's not like we're at rock-bottom in the Premier League but results haven't generally gone as we'd have liked.

"We played well against Aston Villa, didn't make the silly mistakes we made in previous games and came out with three points.

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