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Kalvin Phillips admits Pep Guardiola calling him 'overweight' was the 'toughest' moment of his career as he left Man City to increase chances of making England's Euro 2024 squad after Gareth Southgate talks

West Ham midfielder Kalvin Phillips has opened up on the decision to leave Man City on loan after Pep Guardiola called him overweight.

The England international joined the Irons in the January transfer window after a difficult 18 months in Manchester.

During his time at the Etihad, Phillips was slammed by Guardiola as the Spaniard labelled his as 'overweight'.

Speaking to The Sun, Phillips has admitted that the period where his manager slammed him in the media was the toughest of his career.