Pep Guardiola ‘convinced’ Kalvin Phillips will grow into Manchester City role

The England midfielder has yet to start a game since his summer arrival from Leeds.

JOUSTING FOR POSITION: Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta and Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips (right) battle for the ball. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Pep Guardiola has stressed his confidence that Kalvin Phillips will “settle perfectly” at Manchester City as he urged the midfielder to “fight” with Rodri for a place in the team.

Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final at Southampton could see Phillips make his first start since joining from Leeds last summer.