The Under-23s boss said: “Every time you give him a challenge he seems to roll his sleeves up and says ‘give me more’ and that’s what you want to see. Mike Sheron, who was the Under-18s manager who gave 15-year-old Phillips an opportunity in that age group, knows his qualities. However, he has still only made 12 Premier League 2 appearances for the Under-23s, and only 11 for the Under-18s given the speed of his progression. He spent time away with England Under-17s in the summer, and was a regular in the Young Lions set-up throughout 2021/22, featuring in the Syrenka Cup in September.īy then he had already been part of the travelling party to a first-team matchday squad, while he went one step further with a place on the bench for the FA Cup tie at Wigan Athletic in January. It was a big coup for Rovers amid the increasing interest in the England youth international who is thought of as one of the best central defenders in the country at his age.
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The professional deal was agreed when Phillips signed his scholarship last summer, but comes into effect from July 1. Phillips’ professional deal is understood to be for at least three years, in which time the expectation will be that he becomes a regular in the first-team. Tottenham Hotspur are known to hold a strong interest in the central defender who catches the eye with his incredible physical attributes and calmness on the ball. Despite moving into the second year of his scholarship, Phillips will sign professional terms with Rovers on July 1, giving the club an increased level of security as big clubs circle.
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