Micah Richards believes that Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has an uphill task to make the England squad for this year's Qatar World Cup. The 26-year-old returned to action for the first time in four months after recovering from an hamstring injury in the Whites' 1-1 draw with Southampton on Saturday.
Phillips replaced Mateusz Klich for the final 25 minutes with the scores level but he wasn't able to help his side to all three points at Elland Road. The Leeds supporters were delighted to see him return and available for the final stretch of the season, with Jesse Marsch's side still battling for Premier League safety.
However, after he missed England's internationals against Switzerland and Ivory Coast, Phillips' future in the Three Lions squad has been put in doubt given the performances of others in his position. Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and James Ward-Prowse impressed during the recent two-week break, while Jordan Henderson's experience is likely to be preferred for the tournament.
