It’s gone from bad to worse for England international and West Ham star Kalvin Phillips

Kalvin Phillips has had a difficult start to his West Ham career, despite having previously played for Manchester City and being a proven England international.
The 28-year-old made his Hammers debut against Bournemouth earlier this month, but it was forgettable.

Phillips’ situation has gradually deteriorated since then, culminating in his red card against Nottingham Forest last Saturday, but he has assured West Ham fans that he will be ‘at it’ in his next game.
Really, he should not have left Leeds for Manchester City in the summer of 2022. He should have joined a club, such as West Ham, to play regular football.

He now appears to be undercooked as a result of nearly two years of inactivity. Phillips may face significant financial consequences.

Kalvin Phillips faces the music after being denied chat with referee after red card - Mirror Online

According to the Daily Mail, Phillips is unlikely to make Gareth Southgate’s next England squad next month.
Because of the 28-year-old’s terrible start at the London Stadium, Southgate is reportedly looking elsewhere for central midfielders, including Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Everton’s James Garner.

Phillips must be struggling with confidence following his start with West Ham, and the news that he will most certainly be left out of the England squad will only add to his misery in football.
The former Leeds player is a very good footballer when he is fit and in rhythm. Hopefully, he will take this two-week sabbatical to get amazingly fit.

Let’s hope we see the best of Kalvin Phillips between now and the end of the season; if so, he may still have a chance to make Gareth Southgate’s England selection for the Euros.