Jags happy to score at Wembley

Phil Jagielka insists that his dubious own goal last night at Wembley won’t take the shine away from his first start for his country at the national stadium.

The ball deflected off Jags’ toe before barely crossing the line for the Hungary goal, but the Everton defender says he isn’t going to let it bother him.

“The own goal isn’t going to affect my confidence one little bit. I was just delighted to get the nod and then get 90 minutes,” he said.

“It’s been a long time since I played for England and it’s the first time I’ve started at Wembley. And I’ve always wanted to score here too! It was made all the more special by the fact the captain turned up and won us the game.

“It would be nice to be in for Bulgaria and Switzerland. It was a boost to get in for the first squad of what is supposed to be a new era; he might even bring in a few more faces for the qualifiers.

“But I was desperate to get back and I’m desperate to stay in. I probably came back a month too late to really be considered for the World Cup. I’d have loved to have been there but maybe having a break has done me the world of good.”