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Phil Jagielka would be happy to end his playing days at Everton

Phil Jagielka: Would be happy to finish his playing days at Everton
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Everton defender Phil Jagielka has revealed he hopes to remain at Goodison Park for the remainder of his career.

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Jagielka hopes to continue playing at the top level for a number of years and believes 35-year-old team-mates Sylvain Distin and Phil Neville are proof it can be done. He said: "With the sports science, the equipment, the fitness coaches and the physio team around us, it does help you progress further. "Sylvain is a fantastic professional. You wouldn't think he was the age he is - you'd think he would be close to 10 years younger with the way he plays and that's a credit to him. "You look at Phil Neville as well, he's not the youngest and he recently played his 500th Premier League game. If you can keep yourself fit and on top of your game like Sylvain has been doing, I'm sure he has another year or two in him."

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