Jacobsen targets Everton success

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( 24 March 2009 )

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Jacobsen targets Everton success
Everton defender Lars Jacobson hopes the Blues' good form will continue in the Premier League and FA Cup as they chase success on both fronts.

Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Portsmouth was Everton's second defeat in 19 games but Jacobson says the squad are confident.

"We're still in a good position and we have some big games coming up," the 29-year-old told BBC Radio Merseyside.

"I think we are still able to be racing for that fourth place if we can continue our good play."

The Denmark international added: "We have to focus on the next game.

"The next game is Wigan at home. They're a great team and it will be a difficult day for us but we're playing at home so we have to win."

Everton have had a series of injuries during the course of the season which has seen influential players like Yakubu and Mikel Arteta out with long-term injury problems.


But Jacobsen, who made his Blues debut in the 2-1 defeat at Frattan Park, says the spirit in the camp is always evident, especially when they get late goals.

"We've scored some late winners during the season. So I think that's what this Everton thing is about - team spirit and always digging in there.

"That is the reason why we score so many late goals," he said.
by bbcnews