Kalvin Phillips shows Ian Wright around where he grew up in Leeds

Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips takes his friend Ian Wright on a tour of where he grew up in Armley, Leeds, to where his love of playing football began.
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Kalvin Phillips shows Ian Wright around where he grew up in Leeds

[@Daniel-ni5ew]

He's not wrong, I've played with him at the park, Proper humble guy and this is from somebody who knows him personally. I wish you nothing but blessings Kalvin Phillips, true professional and role model, not just for the whole of Leeds but the whole of football. well done my guy, doing us all proud.

[@cryptoskinz3815]

Respect👍

[@donglejitter4411]

What a nice thing to say.

[@danielhyde8041]

Great comment 👍

[@shakenunstirred4668]

I played with him as well.. fifa 21

[@marxman300]

@Black Coffee Now why bollocks ?

[@freddyray6805]

Just want to thank granny Phillips. Kalvin is invaluable to Leeds.

[@camowright8745]

R.i.p granny phillips

[@lorim3r983]

Val the goat

[@alexatkinson4956]

@@lorim3r983 of course

[@patrickkelly7085]

He was also man of the match against Croatia

[@haroonanwar8959]

@@alexatkinson4956 nn

[@Nomorewar6756]

Hubble to the core, a credit to his mum and gran, top lad.

[@naimislam8418]

Idk if he's parents were involved in the Hubble telescope but we move

[@dominicnortney9874]

@@naimislam8418 Brilliant haha

[@anoshya]

Two nice genuine men from backgrounds which were not privileged. Well done to both of you

[@ArchieFatcackie]

What a good kid. A credit to his family and a good player.

[@bagpussmacfarlan9008]

Exactly what I thought, what a lovely way about him

[@minnielee3399]

@leonardcohenS Bramham You need to speak to his barber.

[@maasaimusicunlimited2811]

@leonardcohenS Bramham So you want him to straighten his hair? He's not caucasian so he wont.

[@tomfrench7146]

Now a national hero. By Monday he’ll be one of only 22 people to ever start a competitive tournament final for England. Legend 🦁 🦁 🦁

[@shaun2423]

When you put it like that it sounds mental. One of 22

[@octaverukundo6019]

@Tom French : And hopefully to win it!

[@bibasse77]

And Pickford is only the second goalkeeper in history to start a competitive tournament final for England

[@Pwnziillaaaa]

Scenes when hes dropped for henderson

[@debihowell7545]

MOT

[@Chris-Oyema]

Ian is just like that cool uncle you can always hangout with. RIP Granny for the best advice

[@alvaroponce709]

Sure mate .... like if you know him irl. Did you forget about his women beating antics ?

[@Chris-Oyema]

@@alvaroponce709 I didn't know he beat up your mother

[@blank-dr2kx]

Imagine taking a short cut to the shop and Wrighty and Calvin Phillips walk past

[@kaymiasmith2453]

I saw him the other day in Wetherby. He pulled up in a lambo I got a pic too

[@honeymonster1980]

Probably think it’s a drug deal innit 😂

[@bonkerzisgood]

Imagine if your dreams came true tomorrow, what would you do?

[@cameronbreslin4476]

@@kaymiasmith2453 mad I live in wetherby I’d love to see him!! Seen him when I’ve gone to matches but would love to actually meet him!

[@LennyJohnson5]

Ian Wright is such a genuine guy.

[@shebant7482]

Big salute to Wrighty. You have passion and respect for our young lads👏👏👏

[@cameronstracey1304]

Kalvin don’t lose that the lad from Leeds people will love you forever if you don’t forget your roots and I wish you ever success my lad

[@alvaroponce709]

His roots ? You mean the caribe ?

[@ian710]

What a credit on how he was brought up with good morals and principles by his mother and his grandmother, he wasn’t dragged up and he is such a humble lad and I wish him the best in the future

[@tomstone6875]

And now he’s one of our main men in the euros ... great kid .

[@shaunearl3910]

As a Newcastle fan... Iv thoroughly enjoyed watching you play for England during the Euros! A class act, you've made that position your own and have been one of our stand out players for sure. Well done lad.

[@harold_Shitmum]

Go on lad, great performance today 🦁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁

[@christianstevenson9486]

ethnic english are the minority of their own homeland by 2066 and english women are on their backs

[@maasaimusicunlimited2811]

@@christianstevenson9486 So?

[@patricksmith3432]

And now your in a position to look after your lovely mother god bless you sir

[@maxi2813]

Damn this gave me goosebumps what a legend

[@blackcountryfisherman9341]

What a guy man, so humble big love fella

[@sammyadds6280]

What a grounded down to earth lad! Working class done well! Great journey a fellow council estate lad growing up. Unfortunately injury at Watford FC set my dreams back. But so happy for you Kelvin a Leeds United fan!

[@cavanharrington486]

Ian Wright is just class

[@b.alexanderjohnstone9774]

Hate Leeds, of course, but I love this boy. What a lovely lad and Leeds deserve to feel proud. I'm proud he's an Englishman. On and off the pitch he's a credit and I can't help wishing him success (and I support United)

[@DavidW-ng5zv]

How is he a lovely lad?

[@garrymaltby7447]

What a pair of Legends. Totally respect Ian for what he has said about Leeds. All the other pundits laughed but Ian said Leeds will be up there soon enough. Now we are. Kalvin has been our rock. He now wears an England shirt. What a player he has become. MOT

[@christianstevenson9486]

lol the ethnic english are the minority of england by 2066 🤦‍♂️

[@locked9513]

He was mint today 👊🔥

[@agborjaphethingie4848]

Ian wright such a great interviewer

[@deanojp719]

I am a Spurs fan how can you not love Ian Wright!

[@cppd71]

What a decent, level headed you man, a credit to his family. I think he has so much more to come @Leeds and his football future

[@awimbaweh5794]

I've watched this so many times, thanks to all kalvins family for gifting us one of the most grounded and superb players I've seen for a long time. I was born in wortley, my mum worked in armley and my eldest son played on mushy for wortley boys. MOT

[@LJ-zo5hv]

Ian is a proper geezer and a true gent respect 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jeremygough1387]

I really enjoyed this, two top fellas.

[@edwardgithae8066]

Ian Wright is so sincere, down to earth & honest maan, just proper positive vibes.

[@zachnathangayfer5306]

Respect to both of you

[@inathompson8293]

We at Graveleys on Elland Road love Kalvin! He is just lovely!

[@birmze2]

What a Quality player. He is a breath of fresh air for England. Go on Kalvin lad

[@bigstan268]

You can tell how humbled and grounded he is..ready for anything and will give his absolute best💯 top man kalvin Phillips

[@virgilblaze9090]

It's been one hell of a ride for Kalvin recently. Gets his boyhood team up to the Prem, finishes 9th in the league, scores on the last day against West Brom and is just days away from playing at the Euro 2020 final for England. Granny Val would be so proud of you Kalvin

[@clemmiepinkerton753]

I know footballers get paid crazy money, but especially this euros squad this year always remain so humble it makes me so proud. They all come from normal backgrounds and truly worked their way up

[@connor.h10]

Just got a programme signed from Phillips. Thanks mate.

[@nserekomoses7527]

Am here after Croatia display

[@SB-nd8so]

He is ahead of this time, his eye for a forward pass, protection he gives the defence, he gives Leeds a platform to play on..

[@creativeamerican8811]

He is a phenomenal player. He doesn’t only protect the defence, he manages to protect , intercept and set up an attack in 2/3 touches sometimes. Just reads the attacking passes and acts on his judgement like he’s a 35 year old Midfield Veteren. Seriously he’s INSANE. I rated him last season but that England performance the other day, I’m still speechless tbh. But seeing this explains a lot, he’s a real lad and he loves football. Simple. Take a bow tho.

[@SB-nd8so]

Philips against Croatia head shoulders above your right, he was solid an dynamic the Sunday was even more impressed by him!

[@nioengland]

He just a proper player... there should be more proper players but we tend to get a lot of ponce's and poser's... so players like phillip's stand out

[@SB-nd8so]

The best thing about current England 11 head and shoulders above! The way he took the game by the scruff of its neck! And dictated play Proper player

[@anthonyhorgan426]

Great bloke and a fab player from a Liverpool fan best of luck

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

Wow WOW What a player... Kalvin Phillips!!

[@JohnHarris-ri4ev]

Such a nice down to earth young man. You can tell he is respectful by the way he speaks and conducts himself. RIP to your mum she would have been mega proud mate

[@mickduncan3564]

his mums not dead

[@derekrauseo7711]

Great interview, respect to both of you guys

[@megane230f1]

What a genuine nice lad he is, best of luck to him in the rest of his career 👍

[@joabbedoyan9122]

I remember going past that pitch every day when I went to college in leeds, my first championship game was at elland road which was nuts to me after growing up in exeter. Phillips was just the heart of that team and I can remember leeds buzzing constantly those two years I was there

[@wayneboyall608]

No 16 bus?

[@joabbedoyan9122]

@@wayneboyall608 42 I think, I got a lift usually!😂

[@stwhite007]

What a great down to earth lad.

[@drumnbass49]

he smahed it tonight keep it up lad

[@terrypoole6138]

Nice to see Ian wright with a England legend

[@mrrobot7185]

great piece. I remember watching Ian Wright play against Leeds at Elland Road, he was at the peak of his powers at the time and you could feel the tension in the crowd every time he touched the ball, aspecting him to score. What a legend. Kalvin will become as much of a legend as Ian Wright, if not more so.

[@antrog1895]

You’re bang right there. Crystal Palace wow what a front 2 - not good for the heart. 😃

[@goodputin4324]

Expecting, not aspecting wtf

[@ASTeer1699]

@@goodputin4324 .. ok and most will have spotted that but why the "wtf"

[@OnWalks]

Awesome journey, thank you ❤️

[@lorrainewildey6382]

My husband has been a Leeds supporter for years although we are Londoners but I have watched Leeds games and the documentaries on Prime tv etc last couple years and the team manager and players are brilliant examples of what role models should be Bielsa has made a team worthy of every neutral fans respect. The players are not falling out of night clubs drunk or on the front of tabloid papers. Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford for example are brilliant players and really nice people. The reason England are doing so well they have a squad of players not prima Donna's in my opinion 🙂👍

[@jasonbennett4467]

Proper down to earth. Top lad

[@jamesstewart3319]

Two great & grounded guys.

[@jiggy6193]

Feel like a proud da! that Phillips connection is what I was needing

[@rainbowrose9299]

Awww Ian Wright hes lovely to him usnt he God bless them both.

[@dsf6045]

lovely lad, totally grounded

[@DeniseFactor]

Know those fields so well. Played in goals for my local pub team many times in the late 70's early 80's.

[@nattywonder]

Wrighty is a LEGEND 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@craigyirush3492]

Wonderful moving interview.

[@dougoneill7266]

Proper players there. enjoyed this.

[@peterbannister1609]

Used to play on those fields for West Leeds Boys High School when mushroom farm was there... Absolutely stunk !!

[@paulquinn3006]

Yes so did I as I went to west leeds boys high school. There was always water leaking on to the pitch from the mushroom farm making it sodden.

[@andymason5715]

I also went to West Leeds boys. The smell from the mushroom farm was horrible

[@anirbanray1595]

man loves anyone with lastname Phillips

[@leverholme9894]

🤣😂😂

[@jamessaunders2279]

Fantastic player. I'm a Wolves fan but my Uncle and cousin are Leeds fans. Brilliant performance by him for England the other day and seems a top bloke.

[@DS-om3pt]

Quality player

[@alandavies1054]

Kalvin seems like a really nice lad. Playing brilliantly for England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 in the Euros…keep doing what you do Kalvin and the rewards are sure to follow…from a Stoke City fan 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@joejackson5708]

What a bloke!

[@stevegray1308]

A great player already and an even greater prospect. The future of England's midfield.

[@BritishGuyOFFICAL]

its only now that i found out kalvin used to live 5 minutes away from me, i can walk to where he lived, right now. mental

[@rogeredwards5917]

What a smashing lad.

[@tukuwatchdog421]

What a guy !

[@JJ-wi8xq]

Absolutely love him go on the boy 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@paulbrennan3996]

Top man Kalvin Mr Leeds United , what a Legend Ian now a Leeds supporter obviously Ian your shirt no 8 you liked that shirt no because of our Very own no 8 Sniffer Clarke from the Don Revie Era . Kalvin lovely Lad and the Two main women in your life granny Val and your mum Two lovely Woman. Love you brother , Ian Legend All Leeds aren't we ✊🤍💛💙🤝👊🦚🤩😍

[@english3618]

Dont watch BBC but I watched this just to see the legend Kalvin Phillips, top man top. So happy hes leeds through n through

[@xMTxcameron]

@@Oi-bg9bc because he doesn't watch the BBC?😂

[@kylecampbell1532]

@@xMTxcameron Because he has to mention it to try and create conflict. His life probably revolves around the tension of politics. It's not healthy.

[@liamconner82]

I can't express how much I love Ian Wright. What a wonderful man! So grounded and humble - much like Kalvin Philips himself

[@terrybunch7313]

He's a clown

[@mickduncan3564]

@@terrybunch7313 he speaks very highly of you

[@liamconner82]

@@mickduncan3564 😂

[@edwardpickett574]

Good luck Kalvin......great player.......

[@JS-ql9cp]

“It’s just how it is” Leeds Leeds Leeds

[@paulbrennan3996]

R.I.P. Granny Val she will always be with you Kalvin she will be on your shoulders on Sunday guiding you and England to victory it's coming home ✊🤍💛💙🦁🦚👊

[@tristv8891]

“You’ve worked this hard to get in this position we’re not gonna let anyone take this away from you”

[@irenecostigane8348]

Well done son 🙂 All the best to Leeds. Hail Hail .

[@robinburelli3194]

This is quality

[@johnross3679]

From B6,,,,, A Class lad🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@BigManJay69]

Love Ian

[@taza5196]

What a nice lad. Respect to his nan too

[@Rubes-jk4dr]

God bless Kalvin and his family during this difficult time. As a Villa fan it would of been amazing to have him here 🙏🏽

[@Genghis-Khan121]

What a cracking lad plays honest football tough stays on his feet fast shows no fear same as in real home life from working class city , watching him play for England is like watching the proper footy as it used to be now it’s fairies jumping and diving on the floor disgraceful horrible to watch , but this young man plays the game honest a credit to his mother and his city wish more was like him 👏 from a W Athletic fan

[@joerobinson3545]

Enjoyed that, one legend and one about to be legend, both humble guys...from a hcafc fan takes some saying about arsenal n Leeds players!!

[@noelwhiffin8403]

Well done Kalvin, Done England proud 👏

[@paulm6481]

Reminds me of Franz Beckenbauer the way he passes and the motor. Incredible motor and p,ayer

[@guitarlover302]

Played really well - seems a nice guy

[@jacksonholm6085]

He,s got talent!!

[@TheIkaraCult]

Bielsa and Southgate have made him into one of the best players in the world in his position. It couldnt have happened without him being such a rock solid lad.

[@pri2816]

I’m Scottish and I like this guy and his story.

[@mattdominic3028]

Best player by a distance so far👏

[@MrYFlyer]

Good Man. Himself and Folan great lads.

[@hardlines2635]

I grew up in Leeds and I’m glad this Lad did, we don’t have the same trouble as London and hope we never do.

[@ly9386]

He’s so good looking

[@jackbrown3238]

I love you Kalvin

[@priteshchampaneri5101]

I went to the same high school as Kalvin, he was in year below me.

[@shamsoni]

King Billy laughing n lovin u MOT since 72

[@lillygate401]

Great performances our lad 😂😂😂❤️ im from Shipley Nr, Bradford 😂💪❤️