Andrea Pirlo hails Kalvin Phillips recognition as Leeds United's England midfielder awaits Euros final against Italy

HE'S known as the Yorkshire Pirlo - and now the actual Pirlo has praised his talents.
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Pirlo's nation now stands in the way of England becoming European champions - and 42-year-old Pirlo picked out the forthcoming midfield clash between Phillips and Chelsea's Jorginho as one of his five key battles in Sunday night's final at Wembley.

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Writing in The Mirror, Pirlo said of the Phillips versus Jorginho battle: "Both players do a such a good job protecting the defence and being that rock in midfield.

LEGEND: Former Italy star Andrea Pirlo, pictured in charge of Juventus prior to the Coppa Italia final against Atalanta back in May. Photo by ALBERTO LINGRIA / AFP.LEGEND: Former Italy star Andrea Pirlo, pictured in charge of Juventus prior to the Coppa Italia final against Atalanta back in May. Photo by ALBERTO LINGRIA / AFP.
LEGEND: Former Italy star Andrea Pirlo, pictured in charge of Juventus prior to the Coppa Italia final against Atalanta back in May. Photo by ALBERTO LINGRIA / AFP.

"Often this job can go unnoticed – but I think they have both been recognised this tournament and rightly so."

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Thank you Laura Collins