Kalvin Phillips is set to start for England in their Euro 2024 Qualifier against Italy on Tuesday night.
Phillips was in the XI for the reverse fixture in Naples seven months ago, with England winning 2-1 to mark an impressive start to their qualifying campaign.
The midfielder’s defensive prowess is what has persuaded Gareth Southgate to again hand him a starting berth, despite his lack of games for Manchester City.
Phillips has not started a Premier League match for City since May, while he has made just two league starts for the club since signing in the summer of 2022.
England will qualify for next summer’s tournament in Germany with a win or a draw at Wembley against Italy, the reigning European champions.
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