Everton released defender Phil Jagielka and he has gone on to impress at Sheffield United over pre-season.
Sheffield United fans are raving about Phil Jagielka, who they signed after his release from Everton.
Everton decided against keeping Jagielka, with the centre-back making an emotional return to his boyhood club.
Everton decided that Jagielka, who is 36, had reached an age where he could be upgraded, but that did not put off Sheffield United.
And Blades fans have been very impressed by what they have seen from the former England international so far.
Sheffield United won 5-0 against Chesterfield last night, with Jagielka playing most of the match.
The former Everton man will surely receive tougher tests, but his initial form for Chris Wilder’s side has been impressive.
Everton are yet to sign a new centre-back this summer, although Jagielka’s departure could open up a gap for Mason Holgate in the first-team.
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