Leeds midfielder Phillips: De Bruyne the footballer to aspire to

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·14 November 2020

Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips admits he enjoyed his battle with Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne earlier his season.

The midfielder put in an impressive performance in last month's 1-1 draw, which saw the Whites come from behind to grab a deserved point.

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"If you want a football player to be like anybody it would be Kevin De Bruyne," Phillips said.

"He can do everything, defend, attack, run, hold the ball, tackle.

"He's 6ft, strong, quick, so smart with the way he finds space to get on the ball.

"It was a good battle between us. I felt it was one of my best games. I didn't get his shirt. I didn't get anybody's shirt."