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Everton defender Jagielka admits emotional Polish roots

Everton's England defender Phil Jagielka admits he could've been playing for Poland tomorrow night!

Jagielka has Polish roots via the origin of his grandparents but his focus is on England securing a third win in the qualifiers to cement their place at the top of the group.

He said: "I had a lot of press and questions on it in the summer because we were going to be based in Poland.

"I've answered the questions before, I've got Polish roots but I was born and bred in England.

"I don't speak that much Polish. It's a game for England and I'll be dying to get the right result for my country.

"It means a bit more with the heritage and stuff but, as far as I'm concerned, it's all about getting another cap and another win.

"We can talk afterwards about where the family is from."

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