England legend David Platt has given his opinion on the situation of Kalvin Phillips.

The Three Lions midfielder has failed to make an impression at Manchester City since the start of last season.

Phillips had signed for the club at that stage from Leeds United, where he was a key player.

"First and foremost, I think he's a great player," Platt told the Manchester Evening News.

"Sometimes you join another club and the environment doesn't feel right, you lose a little bit of confidence because you're not in the team and City have very good players.

"Funnily enough, I was at City's game against Fulham on Saturday and I saw he came on at the end to a great crowd reaction. That was a pleasing thing for me because it's a testament to how he's handled himself during his time there.

"He's not thrown his toys out of the pram and been in the media asking for a move. He's got his head down, although I have to say from afar, I'm surprised that he didn't leave this summer, to be honest with you.

"He might want to fight for his place, so fair play to him, but if he leaves, he's definitely not going to drop a huge level."