World Cup

Phil Jagielka faces fan backlash for tweeting during England match

By Danielle Joynson, Staff Reporter | 06 June 2014

Phil Jagielka gets criticised by England fans after tweeting a photo from the bench during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Ecuador in Miami.

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Everton defender Phil Jagielka was criticised by fans on Twitter after he posted a photo of himself with England teammates Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge during Wednesday's friendly against Ecuador.

The centre-back tweeted the image of the trio sitting on the bench one minute before the Three Lions went a goal down in the eventual 2-2 draw at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami.

Along with the photo, Jagielka posted the message: "Pitch side with some of the lads, decent start from the boys."

According to the Daily Star, a number of fans took to the social networking website to criticise the defender, with one user tweeting: "Yeah fucking great start Phil. Pay attention instead of fucking about with your phone."

Jagielka joined Twitter earlier this week.