Teen star hungry to follow in Phillips’ footsteps
By Ross Heppenstall
Archie Gray admits he dreams of emulating Kalvin Phillips as Leeds United bid to return to the Premier League.
Leeds-born Phillips was a pivotal figure when the Whites reached the top flight under Marcelo Bielsa after 16-year absence in 2020.
Now fellow graduate Gray academy is taking centre stage at Elland Road. The versatile 17-year-old, who made his debut under Daniel Farke in this season’s Championship opener at home to Cardiff, says Phillips’ success is a source of inspiration.
Gray, who claimed his first assist durin...