This time around, high praise has come from former England manager Fabio Capello, who has heaped plaudits on the 25-year-old for his performances for the Three Lions at this summer’s European Championships.
In particular, the Italian was quick to point out Phillips’ working relationship with West Ham star Declan Rice.
"Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice are two phenomenal players, very different from Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, who I coached," Capello told the Daily Mail.
"They are very functional in this England, they are two great midfielders who fight on every action.
"If England never concede a goal, they owe it to these two extraordinary guys, who even run into the locker room after every game! They are the secret of this great England.
"If the defence is iron, it is thanks to them because they protect their comrades."
Capello also hailed the Thorp Arch academy product's game but said joking comparisons to Italian legend Andrea Pirlo were wide of the mark.
"Phillips is not like Pirlo and he will never be," he added.
"He is a much faster and more aggressive player, of good quality but he is not Andrea's heir. He reflects a lot the tactical qualities of Marcelo Bielsa.
"At Leeds with Bielsa, Phillips has really grown a lot and today he is the best modern midfielder I have seen on the pitch - but no one should compare him to Pirlo."
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League speculation below…
. LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: A general view of play during the Premier League match between Leeds United and West Ham United at Elland Road on December 11, 2020 in Leeds, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images)
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. Hincapie open to summer move
Ecuador's teenage defender Piero Hincapie has admitted that he could be open to a move this summer. Newcastle United are among the teams being linked with a transfer. (ESPN)
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1. Hincapie open to summer move
Ecuador's teenage defender Piero Hincapie has admitted that he could be open to a move this summer. Newcastle United are among the teams being linked with a transfer. (ESPN)
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2. Leeds want Nwakali
Leeds United are interested in signing Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali. Watford are also keen. (The Athletic)
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3. Toon could sell Schar and Gayle
Newcastle United could be tempted to cash in on both Fabian Schar and Dwight Gayle this summer. (The Athletic)
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4. Albion in late Tavares bid
Nuno Tavares is set to become an Arsenal player in the coming days, despite late attempts from Brighton & Hove Albion to snatch the player away from their Premier League rivals. (A Bola)
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