Home > Football > Premier League > Manchester City > News

Joleon Lescott admits that he would relish the chance to form a regular central-defensive partnership with Phil Jagielka at international level.

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has revealed that there is "a level of trust" between himself and Everton's Phil Jagielka.

Lescott and Jagielka have played together for England Under-18s and Everton and the 30-year-old has revealed that he would relish an opportunity to continue that partnership for England after the international retirement of John Terry.

When asked about the prospect of partnering Jagielka on a regular basis, Lescott said: "I'd like to believe so, but obviously Gary Cahill has played a lot of games too.

"If the manager believes that myself and Jags can make the position ours, then great, and hopefully we can do that.

"We grew up together. We played from England Under-18s and then at Everton. There is a level of trust."

Lescott partnered Jagielka in England's 1-1 draw with Poland on Wednesday night.

ID:50508: cacheID:50508:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2101:

Restore Data

1

More brash, more 'Brazilian': How Chelsea's Estevao Willian compares to Endrick

2

Uruguay vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups

3

Philadelphia vs. NY Red Bulls - prediction, team news, lineups

4

Brothers in defeat: Murrays beaten in Wimbledon doubles as Andy tributes begin

5

'Two bids made' - Mason Greenwood edging closer to Man Utd exit?

6

Man United sent club-record transfer message as £59.3m bid 'rejected'

7

England vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups

8

Netherlands vs. Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups

9

Arsenal's worst-kept secret: Gunners confirm £27m transfer

10

Colombia vs. Panama - prediction, team news, lineups