West Ham defender Ogbonna reveals big Jagielka influence | OneFootball

West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna has revealed studying Phil Jagielka has helped his game.

Hammers manager David Moyes worked with Jagielka at Everton.

Ogbonna told the Mirror: “When the manager came in, his assistant Alan Irvine showed me a video of Phil Jagielka. They used to work at Everton and he wanted me to do more. He showed me two or three clips, controlling the line. I really appreciated that moment.

“When you have someone who trusts you. Don't take things in a bad way, a player can take things in a bad way, but I enjoyed the responsibility. In that moment, something changed, a switch. I saw it as a positive.

“The Premier League is more demanding. If you don't prepare yourself then you will struggle. I'm so proud to get to this age is so tough. I would like to be a little bit younger! But I have to say that this is my best football of my career.

“The last two years has been very, very tough for everyone at the club. I've really enjoyed it, we'll see if there will be more and of course I would like more."