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Kalvin Phillips claims Manchester United and Man City duo have 'best' partnership in the World Cup

Kalvin Phillips Manchester United Harry Maguire World Cup Manchester City England John Stones France

England midfielder Kalvin Phillips has claimed that Manchester City star John Stones and Manchester United captain Harry Maguire have "the best centre-half partnership in the tournament" ahead of their quarter-final clash with France on Saturday.

Maguire has been superb for England during their time in Qatar, with the United defender looking to show Erik ten Hag what he can offer the Dutchman after a lacklustre season for the club. The former Leicester City man has been pivotal for Gareth Southgate's side, as they made it into the last eight teams left in the competition.

Stones has been ever-present alongside Maguire with the pair forming a formidable partnership. England have kept three clean sheets in their four matches so far, only conceding two goals all tournament - both coming in their opening 6-2 win over Iran.

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