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'Purpose and pressing' - National media's Kalvin Phillips player ratings after England victory

Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips kept his place in England's starting line-up as the Three Lions won Group D at Euro 2020 last night following a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic.

Raheem Sterling's 12th-minute header was enough to seal the points and means England now face a wait to see which Group F side they will face in the last-16 at Wembley next Tuesday night.

In playing the full 90 minutes Phillips became the only England outfielder to play all 270 minutes of the group stage for England, seeing his midfield partner Declan Rice substituted at half-time for Jordan Henderson.

Here is a look at how the Wednesday morning national newspapers rated Phillips' performance in their various player ratings.

Daily Mirror - 6/10

Provided decent screen for England's defence. Neat and tidy, covered ground well and got tackles in

Daily Mail - 7/10

A disciplined performance from the Leeds midfielder. His mobility and athleticism a key feature in England's engine room.

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Express - 7/10

Holding midfielder with the license to press forward when possible. Still not hitting heights of opening game.

Telegraph - 6/10

Deeper than he has usually been for England at this tournament and could show a range of passing. Helped England stay in control.

Guardian - 6/10

Offered discipline but needs to be more progressive in possession. England can become worryingly passive.

The Sun - 6/10

Back in a more defensive role, got about the midfield with purpose and pressed the Czechs into mistakes. Less influential in deeper role but like Rice, got the job done.

The Times - 7/10

More mobile than against Scotland, this was more like his breakthrough performance against Croatia. His ability to push high and wide on the right led indirectly to the opener.

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