I’m here because of her – Kalvin Phillips hails influence of late grandmother July 9 2021, 10.48pm
Kalvin Phillips paid tribute to his grandmother after helping England reach the Euro 2020 final (Mike Egerton/PA)
The ‘Yorkshire Pirlo’ is preparing to line up against Italy for a shot at immortality with England – a position Kalvin Phillips does not believe he would be in if it was not for the influence of his Granny Val.
The 25-year-old Leeds star had not played a minute of Premier League football when he earned his first senior call-up, putting in a solid debut display in the goalless Nations League draw with Denmark last September.