Former Leeds United boss Howard Wilkinson has likened Kalvin Phillips to David Batty.

Wilkinson, who managed by Batty during his spell in charge of the Whites, believes they are both similar in the way that they operate out of possession.

He told the Sunday Mirror: “He's a roll-up-your-sleeves type of player with a silky finish. Leeds fans love a cult hero, and the fact Phillips is a local lad – like David Batty was – creates a special bond.

“David would be a good comparison to Phillips because of their ability to come up with a solution when you lose the ball.

“Like Batty, Kalvin is economic with the ball and can sense dangerous situations before they happen."