Martinez: The back 5 are starting to get strong consistency
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has been singing the praises of the centre-back partnership of John Stones and Phil Jagielka saying that they complement each other.
Martinez believes that the back four and Tim Howard are starting to show a real consistency and showing what they are capable of and he is delighted with how they are starting to look.
“They complement each other really well and the most important reason is that they are phenomenal footballers,” says the Blues boss.
“In Phil Jagielka, you have got a captain, a leader and someone who is probably enjoying the best football of his career.
“He has had a very interesting season where he has needed to lead the group and find a way to perform well in difficult circumstances, combined with European football.
“He has that chemistry and understanding with someone so young but so talented like John Stones.
“It is a joy to see John developing and growing as a footballer.
“To see him doing it alongside Phil, it is a very natural partnership and it has been really effective for us.
“You look at the whole back four and Tim Howard, and we are starting to get a real strong consistency in 2015.
“It’s a big part of any team, if you want to perform and win games the back four has to build a platform.
“We have been delighted with that partnership and all the levels in their defensive duties.”
Have you been impressed with the Jags and Stones partnership?
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Not today you muppet, we were aweful 1st half at Villa! Lukaku was dire 1st half! We need to ship the deadwood out: Hibbo, Distin, Mcgeady, Alcaraz, Atsu & Kone, could add Howard & Barry who were rubbish again today! Minimum 6 get rid!