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Leeds midfielder Phillips eager to test himself against 'world best' De Bruyne

Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips says the player he cannot wait to face in the Premier League is Kevin De Bruyne.

Phillips featured in yesterday's 4-3 defeat opening day defeat at Liverpool.

But of Manchester City star De Bruyne he said: "I don't know about trying to stop him, but I think he's an amazing player, probably the best midfielder in the world.

"I look at midfielders around the world, and I see him as the best.

"It will be amazing to play against him, but I'm not too sure how I'd do, to be honest."

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