Midfielder converted into holding role by Marcelo Bielsa is ‘always up for a challenge’ and gives Southgate another option
A Leeds player all his life, Kalvin Phillips was already excited about fulfilling his dream of playing in the Premier League when a phone call from Gareth Southgate turned a special week into an unforgettable one.
“I was on my way to training when I got the call,” the 24-year-old midfielder says. “I was blown away. I have been mentioned in connection with England before but to actually speak to the manager was something I wasn’t expecting right at that time. I didn’t know what to say at first, but it was a massive moment for me to join up with the England camp. I feel very honoured to be here. I’m still being surprised by the tempo of the training, I can’t believe how fast it is, but I’ll get used to it. I’m always up for a challenge.”
Continue reading…Midfielder converted into holding role by Marcelo Bielsa is ‘always up for a challenge’ and gives Southgate another optionA Leeds player all his life, Kalvin Phillips was already excited about fulfilling his dream of playing in the Premier League when a phone call from Gareth Southgate turned a special week into an unforgettable one.“I was on my way to training when I got the call,” the 24-year-old midfielder says. “I was blown away. I have been mentioned in connection with England before but to actually speak to the manager was something I wasn’t expecting right at that time. I didn’t know what to say at first, but it was a massive moment for me to join up with the England camp. I feel very honoured to be here. I’m still being surprised by the tempo of the training, I can’t believe how fast it is, but I’ll get used to it. I’m always up for a challenge.” Continue reading…
