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Euro 2016 qualifier: Phil Jagielka to skipper England tonight

<p>Everton central defender Phil Jagielka will captain England in their final European qualifier against Lithuania today</p>

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London: Everton central defender Phil Jagielka will captain England in their final European qualifier against Lithuania today.

Phil Jagielka. Pic/AFP
Phil Jagielka. Pic/AFP

Regular skipper Wayne Rooney didn't travel to Vilnius after being sidelined by an ankle injury for Friday's 2-0 win over Estonia while Chelsea's Gary Cahill, who deputised, has been rested by manager Roy Hodgson. Jagielka will be earning his 37th cap today.

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