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Phil Jagielka backs Nikica Jelavic to hit form

Jagielka backs Jelavic to hit form
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Phil Jagielka backs Everton teammate Nikica Jelavic to start scoring again soon.

Everton defender Phil Jagielka has backed Nikica Jelavic to find his touch in front of goal.

The Croatian striker, who struck 11 times in 16 games last season, has scored five goals in 15 appearances this term.

"He knows we're supporting him and he'll get frustrated on the days it doesn't happen but we know he'll come good," said Jagielka.

"And, at the moment we're doing okay without his goals so when he does hit the ground running again he'll make us even stronger."

Everton continue their Premier League campaign on Sunday when they host Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park.

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