Everton defender Phil Jagielka is pushing for an England start after making the final Euros cut.

The 29-year-old, on Saturday, rekindled his centre-half partnership with Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, with whom he played alongside at Everton for two years.

And Jagielka is understandably hoping the pair can continue to deliver in England colours.

"Me and Jole have known each other for about 10 years now back to youth level for England," he told evertonfc.com.

"We're a similar age, we played a lot together at Everton. He got himself a fantastic move to Man City and has won a Premier League medal this season.

"His career's gone on to fantastic things and I think I've done okay for myself.

"It's always nice to have a familiar face next to you, especially at international football because the standard's so high."