Sky pundit tips Leeds United favourite for interest from Premier League 'big boys'

A former Tottenham, Sunderland, Aston Villa and England striker has suggested the Premier League’s ‘big boys’ will take a look at one of Leeds United’s star men.
Derby, ENGLAND- FEBRUARY 21: Darren Bent of Derby County looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Burton Albion at the iPro Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Derby, England (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images).Derby, ENGLAND- FEBRUARY 21: Darren Bent of Derby County looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Burton Albion at the iPro Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Derby, England (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images).
Derby, ENGLAND- FEBRUARY 21: Darren Bent of Derby County looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Burton Albion at the iPro Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Derby, England (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images).

Kalvin Phillps has been in fine form for the Whites this season, cementing himself as a vital cog in Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield machine.

Indeed, the 24-year-old deep-lying playmaker has broken into the England squad, earning four caps since his debut for Gareth Southgate last summer.

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But former Three Lions striker Darren Bent doesn’t think it’ll be too long before Leeds receive offers for Phillips from elsewhere.

“Even last season when he was in the Championship, there was talk of Gareth Southgate putting him in the England squad because his performances were that good,” said Bent to Sky Sports.

“What I like about him is that he protects the back four really well. I know that sometimes the challenges that he does toe the line a little bit. But even on the ball, his distribution. His passing. His range of passing is absolutely superb.

“He is one of those midfielders who you call a quarterback because he gets the ball and soon as he gets the ball, even as a deep-lying midfield player, the attacking players can make runs because they know the ball is coming.

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"Not only is it coming, but it’s coming with quality. I am a big fan of his.

“I think he signed a new contract not so long ago. But some of the big boys are going to come calling. They have to because he has been that good.”