Ian Wright and David Seaman drool over Leeds star after latest display for England – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips shone as England opened their Euro 2020 campaign on Sunday.
Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has showered heaps of praise on Phillips following his impressive performance.
Wright has hailed Philipp’s performance as “phenomenal” as England won 1-0 against Croatia at Wembley today.
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 weren’t enough clear-cut chances.
Phillips was simply outstanding during the game. He played alongside Declan Rice in the middle of the park and played in a more advanced position.
He tested the goalkeeper with a thunderous volley and provided the assist for Raheem Sterling. He was the real standout performer for the Three Lions and he deserves rich accolades.
@Kalvinphillips x @_DeclanRice
— England (@England) June 13, 2021
Phillips took to Twitter after the game to express his reactions:
Great way to kick off the tournament
Some team!
Thank you everyone for the support
#euro2020 pic.twitter.com/8FWknlU9hd
— Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) June 13, 2021
It was a flawless performance from Phillips who was simply unbelievable for Marcelo Bielsa’s side during the 2020-21 Premier League campaign.
England got the breakthrough in the 57th minute of the game when Phillips produced a perfect pass to Sterling who calmly slotted home.
Phillips’s display in the Euro 2020 opener is an indication that there’s more to come from him for the rest of the campaign.
Kalvin Phillips’ #EURO2020 game by numbers for #ENG vs. #CRO:
100% long-ball accuracy
100% through-ball accuracy
94% passing accuracy
44 touches
7 ball recoveries (most)
2 take-ons completed
1 interception
1 chance created
1 shot on target
1 foul won
1 assistTake a bow.
pic.twitter.com/5vPocBqMXR
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 13, 2021
Bielsa has completely transformed Phillips and he has been a revelation in the last few years.
He was simply outstanding in the Championship and stepped up his game in the Premier League this past season.
While he has been outstanding in the holding midfield role for his club, Phillips has proved he can still play in a more advanced role for England.
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