Leeds fans go wild for ‘unreal’ Kalvin Phillips after draw v Middlesbrough

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Kalvin Phillips popped up with a remarkable late equaliser to draw away to Middlesbrough on Saturday – and some Leeds United fans on Twitter raved about the midfielder.

The Whites were heading towards a loss due to a Lewis Wing second-half strike for the hosts, but the visitors once again showed their heart to score late on.

Phillips headed in a 101st minute strike to send the away fans wild and earn a point that helps the club climb back to the top of the Championship table above Norwich City, who play their rivals Ipsiwch Town on Sunday.

Marcelo Bielsa’s team will feel it was certainly a point gained against a promotion rival and the last-minute action made it even sweater.

A selection of Leeds fans on social media singled out the match-winner for his contribution and believe he was crucial to the result.

Phillips was recalled to the starting XI by Bielsa after being left on the bench in the last match.

The 23-year-old midfielder has been a crucial player for large parts of the season, but a minor dip in form saw him omitted.

But he proved why he’s having an outstanding season overall for Leeds with his comeback display against Boro and it was his first goal of the campaign.

Here are some of the Leeds fans praising Phillips: