Phil Jagielka To Captain Everton

[Folami David]

Phil Jagielka will take over as captain when former England international Phil Neville leaves Everton at the end of the season, manager David Moyes said on Friday.
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England defender Jagielka has worn the skipper's armband this season when ex-Manchester United full back Neville, who is leaving Goodison Park after eight years and more than 300 appearances for the club, has been unavailable.
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"His play has been excellent and his performances have merited it," Moyes told the club website (www.evertonfc.com)referring to the captaincy.
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"He's got a big act to follow because Phil Neville off the field is terrific for the players and he's been a great captain on the field," added the manager ahead of Saturday's Premier League home game against second from bottom Queens Park Rangers.
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Everton are sixth, four points off an automatic spot in next season's Europa League.