Kalvin Phillips ‘ready’ for first Man City start in cup tie, says Pep Guardiola

FIRST START: Kalvin Phillips could make his first Manchester City start on Wednesday. Pic: Tim Goode/PA

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has declared Kalvin Phillips “ready” ahead of the England midfielder potentially making his first start for the club on Wednesday.

After joining from Leeds last summer, Phillips, who underwent shoulder surgery in September, only made four substitute appearances for City prior to the World Cup.