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Phil Jagielka: Stoke City boss Alex Neil hails centre-back after goal in milestone game

Stoke City manager Alex Neil says veteran centre-back Phil Jagielka's longevity is "incredible" after the 40-year-old's goalscoring performance in the Potters' win over Huddersfield.

Former Sheffield United and Everton defender Jagielka marked the 600th start of his league career with the first goal in Stoke's 3-0 victory.

The win eased Stoke seven points clear of the Championship's drop zone.

"That [Jagielka's] goal really settled us down," Neil told BBC Radio Stoke.

"I believe that was his 600th start of his career and he gets that goal - it's a good milestone for him.