Marcelo Bielsa believes Kalvin Phillips' remarkable rise to prominence with England has allowed him to reach new heights for Leeds United.
Bielsa was this week forced to fend off rumours of a bust-up with his star man after substituting him at half-time during last Saturday's goalless draw at Brighton.
Phillips, who turned 26 on Wednesday – he shares a birthday with Leeds legend David Batty – also moved quickly to dismiss talk he had fallen out with Bielsa.
Bielsa took Phillips off at half-time during his team's goalless draw at Brighton last weekend
Phillips has proved a key figure in Leeds' Bielsa-inspired resurgence since the Argentinian arrived in the summer of 2018 and talks with the midfielder's representatives over a new long-term deal are ongoing.