Kalvin Phillips
Ian Wright and David Seaman drool over Leeds star after latest display for England
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips shone as England opened their Euro 2020 campaign on Sunday. Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright showered heaps of praise on Phillips following his impressive performance. Granny Val watching down with the biggest smile @Kalvinphillips ❤️ Phenomenal performance 🏴👏🏾👏🏾 @England @LUFC pic.twitter.com/gHlLxLnAmG — Ian Wright (@IanWright0) June 13, 2021 Former England goalkeeper, David Seaman, has also praised the 25-year-old midfielder on Twitter. Yesssssssz!!!!! #goal Yorkshire Pirlo Assist!!! #eng #EnglandvsCroatia #EURO2020 — David Seaman (@thedavidseaman) June 13, 2021 Gareth Southgate’s side controlled the game well, but there we...
Euro 2020: Gareth Southgate invites Bukayo Saka, 24 others
Gareth Southgate hit back at the critics after selecting Trent Alexander-Arnold for England’s Euro 2020 squad as the Three Lions boss admitted Harry Maguire is a doubt for the opener against Croatia. Alexander-Arnold had to endure a nervous wait before learning he had made the cut after spending much of the season out of favour with Southgate. The 22-year-old was left out of Southgate’s England squad for their World Cup qualifiers in March. But Alexander-Arnold’s strong end to the season with Liverpool convinced Southgate to restore the right-back to his squad. Alexander-Arnold responded to his selection by tweeting: “Always believe in yourself. Silence the doubters.” Irritated by the inaccurate pre-announcement reports that he would drop Alexander-Arnold, Southgate insisted he never lost ...
‘Unselfish’: Pundit says Leeds have a player who is ‘definitely’ similar to Liverpool star
Garth Crooks has showered heaps of praise on Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The popular BBC Sport pundit has even compared him with Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson, and former great Manchester United midfielder Bryan Robson. Phillips was simply outstanding last weekend as Leeds won 4-0 against Burnley away from home at Turf Moor in the Premier League. Crooks has been highly impressed with Phillips and praised him for his unselfishness. He has included the 25-year-old in his team of the weak for BBC Sport. He said: “The player at the heart of some glorious football for Leeds was Kalvin Phillips. A beautiful striker of the ball, always looking to play forward and totally unselfish. “I’ve likened his game to that of Manchester United legend Bryan Robson, which might have be...
‘Best out of the three’: Neville says Leeds man is actually better on the ball than Liverpool star
Former Manchester United defender turned popular football pundit Gary Neville has showered praise on Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Neville, while speaking on Monday Night Football for Sky Sports, has claimed that Phillips is better on the ball than both Jordan Henderson and Declan Rice. The Sky Sports pundit has suggested that Phillips will start for England at Euro 2020 this summer. The 25-year-old midfielder has been arguably the best player of Leeds over the past three years. He has been converted into a holding midfielder by Marcelo Bielsa, and it has changed his career completely. Using his dynamism, energy, passing ability, intelligence, tackling qualities, and ball recovery skills, Phillips has established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders i...
Chelsea star responds to Leeds man’s Instagram post in three words
Kalvin Phillips took to social networking site Instagram after England’s 2-0 win over Albania in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday. The Leeds midfielder started the game and played until the 71st minute. He was then replaced by Southampton star James Ward-Prowse. Phillips, who impressed heavily during England’s 5-0 win over San Marino, took to Instagram to express his reaction and received a response from Chelsea’s Mason Mount. England maintained their winning start to the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with that result. Tottenham striker Harry Kane scored the opening goal of the match. The England skipper then turned into a provider for Mount’s goal. Phillips, who was superb against San Marino, played out 54 successful passes out of 58 attempted. He made one tackle, one interceptio...
Luke Ayling sends seven-word message to Leeds star on Twitter after latest display
Leeds United defender Luke Ayling has sent a brilliant message to Kalvin Phillips on social networking site Twitter. Phillips played the entire game as England won 5-0 against San Marino in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Thursday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice, while James Ward-Prowse, Raheem Sterling and Ollie Watkins also got on the scoresheet as England dominated throughout the game. The 25-year-old midfielder is gradually establishing himself as a regular member of the England squad. Ayling made his feelings known on Twitter. It’s really great to see my man 💙💙💙 https://t.co/6IIp3YCzlh — Luke Ayling (@lukeayling_8) March 26, 2021 Phillips has been simply outstanding for Leeds this season. It is a matter of pride for all the Whites fans that he represent...
Raphinha sends brilliant four-word message to Leeds star on Instagram after win vs Fulham
Leeds United returned to winning ways by beating Fulham 2-1 in the Premier League on Friday night. Patrick Bamford, who was not picked by Gareth Southgate for the latest England squad, scored one and provided the other, as Leeds earned all three points. Bamford gave Leeds the lead just before the half-hour mark when he smashed home at the near post from Jack Harrison’s cross. The Cottagers equalised before half-time through defender Joachim Andersen who volleyed in from Ademola Lookman’s corner. However, Leeds once again took the lead after Raphinha beat two defenders before poking home. England midfielder Kalvin Phillips was outstanding against Fulham. He made 13 ball recoveries during the game and was equally brilliant with his passing. Phillips took to social network...
‘Magnificent performance’: Some Leeds fans drool over ‘world class’ player after win vs Fulham
Leeds United returned to winning ways after beating Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Friday night. The Whites recorded their first win in London since 2017 and many Leeds fans are drooling over Kalvin Phillips for his outstanding individual display. Patrick Bamford scored one and provided the other for Raphinha as Leeds picked up all three points to move above Crystal Palace in 11th. Bamford, who unfortunately missed out on a call-up to the latest England squad, opened the scoring with a superb low finish. Joachim Andersen restored parity before the break, but Leeds scored again in the 58th minute through Brazilian winger, Raphinha. Leeds have picked up 39 points from 29 games, and it’s fair to predict they are pretty much safe from relegation after an impres...
‘Thinking seriously’: Phil Hay makes claim about Leeds summer transfer plans
Leeds United have done remarkably well this season, with Marcelo Bielsa’s side still in with a chance of finishing in the top half of the Premier League table. While it’s still unclear whether Bielsa will continue at the club (although the Argentine has recently stated that he would love to do so) beyond the end of the campaign, it seems Leeds have already started planning for the summer transfer window. Phil Hay has claimed that one of the priorities for Leeds this summer is to sign a midfielder who would be a like-for-like cover for Kalvin Phillips. Note, they want cover, not a replacement. He writes for The Athletic that Leeds are “thinking seriously” about recruiting cover for the England international. The reason being Bielsa currently doesn’t have anyone who is “quite the perfect mat...
Bielsa confirms Leeds star out for Arsenal clash, one key player doubtful
Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed that midfielder Kalbin Phillips is a big doubt for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal. The Argentine has confirmed in the press conference today (via Phil Hay of the Athletic) that Pablo Hernandez is definitely out for the clash. The two summer signings – Diego Llorente and Robin Koch – are still absent. Latest from Bielsa’s presser – Phillips is a doubt for the Arsenal game but no decision on him made yet. Hernandez out again. Llorente and Koch still missing. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) February 12, 2021 Phillips picked up a knock in the 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace and was taken off in the 88th minute. Bielsa has confirmed that he is a doubt for the trip to the Emirates and that no decision has been taken on him as yet. The Argentine a...
‘Cultured player’: Leon Osman drools over Leeds man who was ‘absolutely fantastic’ vs Burnley
Leon Osman has showered praise on Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips on Match of the Day 2 on BBC Sport on Sunday. Leeds returned to winning ways after beating Burnley 1-0 in the Premier League clash at Elland Road yesterday. Patrick Bamford scored the only goal of the match to earn Leeds all three points, although the visitors were the better side of the two. Sean Dyche’s side piled on the pressure in the second half, but the Leeds defence stayed resolute with Kalvin Phillips producing yet another virtuoso performance. A lot of pundits commented on Leeds United’s style of play for the last few weeks, and especially after the 6-2 defeat against Manchester United. There is a general feeling among the pundits that Marcelo Bielsa knows only one style, and that is the high-intensity footb...
Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice respond to Tottenham Hotspur star’s Instagram post
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips and West Ham United star Declan Rice have responded to Tottenham Hotspur Hotspur ace Eric Dier’s post on Instagram. Dier, who can play as an defensive midfielder or as a central defender, has expressed his delight on Instagram at making his 250th appearance for Tottenham at the weekend. The 26-year-old England international was in action for Spurs in their 1-0 win against West Bromwich Albion away from home at The Hawthorns in the Premier League on Sunday. Dier, who has been on the books of Spurs since 2014 when he joined from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon, is delighted to have made his 250th appearance for the North London club. The defender’s England international teammates – Leeds midfielder Phillips and West Ham’s Rice, who can play as a defe...
