Everton captain Phil Jagielka admits he has a fight on his hands to secure a berth in England's squad for the European championships.

Jagielka, 33, said he believed coach Roy Hodgson had already settled on three of his back four.

The centre-back's last international appearance was in the Euro 2016 qualifying victory over Lithuania in October, but that was followed by two months on the sidelines with injury that ruled him out of England's two friendlies against France and Spain.

"We will find out more in these two games, if not the three before the finals," said Jagielka, recalled for upcoming friendlies against Germany and the Netherlands.

"You would have to ask Roy (but) it looks like you have probably got Nathaniel Clyne, Gaz (Gary Cahill), Chris (Smalling) and a left-back.

"That is probably the starting back four with Joe (Hart) in goal.

"Obviously John (Stones) is looking to get back in there as well but I've got to think I have a chance.

"I am not going there to wash people's boots and clean the kit. I am going there to try to get a game.

"I am not sure where I stand exactly. Obviously I missed the last trip.

"I will go there, keep my head down and see where it takes me.

"It is a case of waiting to see what happens between now and the end of the season. There is some good competition for places.

"A lot can happen between now and the tournament. It is important we put pressure on the people playing."