'Got goosebumps when I saw this': Leeds United fans rejoice as Kalvin Phillips receives England call up

Southgate's side have been out of action since beating Montenegro and Kosovo last November, when they secured qualification for the now-rescheduled EURO 2020 tournament.

The call up comes after Phillips played a key role in the Whites’ Championship winning season under head coach Marcelo Bielsa – and fans were quick to react on social media…

Scroll down to see what Leeds United fans are saying about Southgate’s decision to hand Phillips an England call up:

@smw30: “So proud of @Kalvinphillips right now.”

@JessicaPresto14: “Got goosebumps when I saw this.. Our very own Leeds boy is now playing for our country.. Congrats Kalv”

@Aaronburnside: “Fantastic new definitely deserved but can't say any of us are shocked !!!!!”

@leegrecruiter: “made up for the lad. top class for Leeds. will be top class for the 3 lions.”

@LH_Chickxn23: “Probably the best player England have in that position”

@lufcvlogger: “Things you love to see”

@barney___21: “Fantastic news he deserves this. So proud of him”

@BatesyV3: “GET IN KALVIN LAD!!! Bet his nan is absolutely buzzing”

@sideb4self: “Time to show the country what they’ve been missing @Kalvinphillips massive congratulations and well deserved.”

@MissVJFxx: “I'm like a sobbing proud Mum right now...”

@Lufc___george: “From Steve Evans saying he wasn't good enough to a Championship winner, premier League player and now England player. Well done well deserved Kalvin”