Phil Jagielka faces fan backlash for tweeting during England match

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.

Pitch side with some of the lads, decent start from the boys! pic.twitter.com/wyYm3RfQft

— Phil Jagielka (@PJags06) June 4, 2014