Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has now missed two of the last three England camps due to injury. Phillips was left out of the squad for the March internationals as finalised his recovery from a hamstring injury, while he was also absent from the October matches due to a calf problem.
The 26-year-old has established himself as a vital part of Gareth Southgate’s squad since his debut in September 2020, though his recent injury troubles has enabled the likes of Jude Bellingham and James Ward Prowse to stake a claim for a spot in the first XI. There has been a particular clamour for Bellingham in particular from fans and pundits alike, with the 18-year-old already a star in the Bundesliga in Borussia Dortmund.
Despite that, and providing he returns to his best level of form, Phillips should not have much to worry about, though. Southgate has constantly portrayed to the media just how important he is to the Three Lions and so with that in mind, LeedsLive has rounded up everything he has said on him in the last 12 months.
