KALVIN PHILLIPS has revealed how he screamed with joy while alone in his car after getting his first England call-up.
The Three Lions midfielder was on his way into Leeds training when he was rang up by Gareth Southgate.
The 25-year-old went on to make his debut in a draw against Denmark in September 2020.
And after starring for England during the Euros this summer, he has told of the dream moment he was included in the squad for the first time.
He said: “It was unbelievable. I can remember getting the call and I was ecstatic.
“As soon as I put the phone down I screamed at the top of my voice while I was on the way to training in my car.
“My standout moments in football are scoring in my first ever game for Leeds at home.
“Obviously, winning the Championship with Leeds was special – and, of course, getting called up for England.”
Phillips has also revealed how Brazilian legend Ronaldinho would be his dream team-mate from the past or present.
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He added: “I think it would have to be Ronaldinho. He was an exceptional player.
“But mainly I would want to play alongside him is because every time he stepped out onto the pitch, he enjoyed himself.
“He smiled, he had a laugh and he loved to showboat as well – which, I have to say, I can’t do.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
