Phil Jagielka, Everton FC
EVERTON FC’S rejuvenated strikeforce must be at their best against Norwich to fire the Blues to a fourth consecutive win, says Phil Jagielka.
The Toffees have kept clean sheets and triumphed by two goals in their last three fixtures, as Nikica Jelavic and Tim Cahill have forged a promising partnership in attack.
But Jagielka, 29, insists that chances will be at a premium at Carrow Road on Saturday, with former Everton goalkeeping understudy John Ruddy in impressive form for the Canaries since their return to the Premier League.
He said: “A lot of bookies and others might have expected them to struggle but they’ve been flying. Their defensive record speaks for itself. They’ve conceded a few goals over the course of the season as everyone does, but nobody has had an easy game against them.
“They will attack you – they often play two up front – but he’s got them well drilled and they haven’t been turned over.
“Grant Holt has scored some important goals while John (Ruddy) has done very well.”
Ruddy, 25, moved to Everton FC in the summer of 2005 for £250,000 but only made one appearance before being loaned out and eventually sold to Norwich in 2010.
But the 6ft 4in keeper has already appeared 75 times for Paul Lambert’s side, and Jagielka insists he will be tough to beat.
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