Everton manager David Moyes believes that Phil Jagielka's injury disrupted season could prove to be the ideal preparation for the defender ahead of Euro 2012.
The 29-year-old suffered a medial ligament problem in January and missed eight weeks before returning in the Toffees' 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur last month.
Moyes thinks that the time Jagielka spent on the sidelines will help him avoid fatigue during England's summer assault on glory in Poland and the Ukraine.
"In a way, if you are looking at people who could be ready [for Euro 2012], he would be fresh because he missed eight weeks in the middle [of the season]," said Moyes.
"There should be no sort of tiredness with Jagielka, that is for sure, and he is a top player. He has played really well."
Since Jagielka's return, Everton have kept four clean sheets in six games.
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Robert Summerscales
Robert Summerscales
