Leeds United's final day victory over Brentford ensured the Whites would play Premier League football for another season and stand a chance of retaining their international players this summer.
England talisman Kalvin Phillips has been an integral part of the Whites and Three Lions' sides over the past 18 months, and despite a 17th-placed finish at club level, has kept his place in Gareth Southgate's squad ahead of the World Cup.
Phillips remains a key player for England, owing to his performances during last summer when he helped his country to a first major men's tournament finale since 1966 at UEFA Euro 2020.
His three-month injury lay-off during 2021/22 has not deterred England chief Southgate from selecting the midfield lynchpin and injuries permitting, Phillips looks set to be involved in Qatar at the FIFA World Cup later this year.
Here is a closer look behind-the-scenes of what Phillips and his England teammates have been getting up to in training.
1. In the gym
Kalvin Phillips exercising in the gym ahead of England's fixture against Germany (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
2. Trading bibs
Phillips and Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher swap sides at FC Bayern Munich's training centre (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
3. In flight
Phillips and Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier challenge for an aerial ball (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
4. Take a break
Alongside England teammates James Ward-Prowse (R) and Tammy Abraham (seated), Phillips takes time to re-hydrate (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
5. No days off
Phillips works on his physique with upper body exercises (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
6. Back on the grass
Phillips prepares to spray a trademark 40-yard pass to a teammate on the other side of the training pitch (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)