Alan Shearer and Frank Lampard make observation about Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips after England pain in Euros final

ALAN Shearer and Frank Lampard were in agreement about Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips following England's heartache in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.

Gareth Southgate's side were taken to a penalty shoot out following a 1-1 draw in Sunday night's final at Wembley but the Italians were crowned European champions following a 3-2 victory on spot kicks.

Phillips played the full 120 minutes and speaking on BBC One, Lampard said: "I thought there were some great performances.

"Harry Maguire I thought was outstanding."

'BRILLIANT': Leeds United's England international midfielder Kalvin Phillips during Sunday night's Euro 2020 final against Italy. Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.placeholder image
'BRILLIANT': Leeds United's England international midfielder Kalvin Phillips during Sunday night's Euro 2020 final against Italy. Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.

Shearer added: "Phillips in midfield as well."

To which Lampard agreed: "Phillips was brilliant when you think of his journey and where he came from. Declan Rice as well until he came off."

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