Quote Originally Posted by army88 View Post
In fairness to Philips his after match interview was at least honest on his behalf.

He didn’t expect to start - he played just ok was aware that he shouldn’t be playing due to lack of game time domestically and said he was lucky to stay on the field.

At least he was honest - not his fault he was selected when others are playing every week at their clubs.

He’ll be leaving City anyway - made it fairly obvious to the world.
It was meant to be more of a pop at the manager rather than the player army, he is what he is and shouldn't be within ten miles of an England shirt.