Ashley Phillips just achieved two things that will surely catch De Zerbi's eye at Tottenham
Tottenham’s Ashley Phillips could return to Hotspur Way in the summer after having won a prestigious award for his consistent displays out on loan in the Championship.
Spurs academy youngsters are continuing to impress on loan in the EFL, and some of them will hope that they can push for a first-team spot at Tottenham on their return.
While Luka Vuskovic may be dominating the headlines with his impressive displays at Hamburg, another Tottenham defender has also quietly come into his own this season.
Ashley Phillips’ consistent displays at the back have now been recognised by the EFL, with the Spurs man up for a major individual prize.
Tottenham centre-back Ashley Phillips nominated for Championship Young Player of the Year award
Ashley Phillips’ leadership qualities have come to the fore this season in what is his second consecutive term on loan at Stoke City.
The 20-year-old has been a vital cog in the Potters’ backline, and his solid displays at the back have even seen the Tottenham man being contacted about changing his national allegiance to Wales.
The EFL have now confirmed on their official website that Phillips has been nominated for the prestigious EFL Championship Young Player of the Season.
The Tottenham defender will be up against Leicester City’s Jordan James, Sheffield United’s Sydie Peck and Derby County’s Bobby Clark for the prize.
Phillips is now vastly experienced in senior football
The young centre-back had already played almost a full season of senior football in the Championship with Blackburn Rovers before he made the switch to Spurs in 2023.
Since then, Phillips has spent six months on loan at Plymouth Argyle and has spent the last two seasons at Stoke, where he has racked up 79 appearances.
According to Stoke Sentinel, the Spurs youngster has now made the most ever appearances for Stoke as a loan player, and he has played more minutes in the Championship than any player aged 20 or under.
Phillips is thus already a seasoned professional and a vastly experienced player despite his tender age, and he will be hoping to catch Roberto De Zerbi’s eye in pre-season.
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