Jagielka: Extra rest will help Everton stars

Jagielka played the full 90 minutes in England's opening two matches in Brazil, with Roy Hodgson's men falling to 2-1 defats against Uruguay and Italy.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has been forced to rest the defender, along with United States international Tim Howard and Belgian pair Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas ahead of the new season.

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