Kalvin Phillips called up to the England squad for matches against Iceland and Denmark

Leeds United holding midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been called up by England manager Gareth Southgate for the Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Iceland.

Kalvin Phillips has come a long way under Marcelo Bielsa who has improved him immeasurably as a footballer. He did miss the last three games of the season with a knee injury but this is a sign that he is back to full fitness.

The prevailing wisdom among Leeds fans is that Phillips is a better player than Declan Rice (and as a Leeds fan I am inclined to agree) but him getting in the squad and playing Premier League football this year gives him a chance to prove it.

This is no guarantee of a cap, but it is an excellent sign for his international prospects. If Kalvin Phillips gets on the pitch, he will be the first player to get a cap while at Leeds since Alan Smith made a substitute appearance on 31st March 2004 in a 1-0 defeat against Sweden.