Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been dubbed the ‘Yorkshire Pirlo’ on Twitter. Having shared a compilation of his highlights from the win over Bristol City on Saturday.
Is Kalvin Phillips worthy of an England call-up?
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@LUFCHD’s post has led to these supporters heaping further praise on their star, with the names Billy Bremner and Zinedine Zidane being mentioned. One fan even called him a modern-day Bremner.
Phillips really is a modern day Bremner …. full of energy and giving everything for the team #MOT
— Nick John W (@NickJohnW) February 17, 2020
This might be a bit over the top, but some of the silkiness in this reminds me of Zidane
— Ricky Block (@richardblock24) February 17, 2020
With him we look so much better and stronger. Best player in championship. If we get into prem with some real additions he will flourish.
— jayjay82 (@jwh1982) February 17, 2020
his positioning off the ball also on saturday was amazing covered a lot for coops and white and on occasion was in sweeper position making a back 5. Also looks like he done some work on his tackling during his break. Full package as a CDM and great player. #lufc
— Eamonn (@EamonnTrainor) February 17, 2020
Radz licking his geeedy lips in anticipation of selling him
— Hugh Jarce (@Hughjarce2014) February 17, 2020
0:23 is pure Zidane
— Curtis Hodgson (@CurtisHodgson6) February 17, 2020
Baller
— M23Leeds (@Matt23Leeds) February 17, 2020
England missing out if he’s not in next squad, he can claim grandparents born in Northern Ireland and play for us instead? he can take my grandparents if needs be??
— David Agnew (@davyaggie1) February 17, 2020
What do we think?
Kalvin Phillips is a product of Leeds United’s youth system. He has made 173 appearances for the Whites to date, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists. Primarily a defensive midfield player, he’s known for his ability to tackle, make key passes and for his aerial ability (via WhoScored.com).
The 24-year-old missed the Championship fixtures versus Millwall, Wigan Athletic and Nottingham Forest through suspension, and judging by these replies, his absence was certainly felt. In our opinion, he’s a long way off of being justifiably mentioned in the same breath as Bremner or Zidane – contrary to the views of these supporters – but he is a huge talent, nonetheless.