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James Milner reacts to Nat Phillips’s display in Liverpool draw
James Milner that he thought that Nat Phillips was one of those who produced an outstanding performance in Liverpool’s draw with Real Madrid.
The Reds were knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday. They were so much better than they had been in the first-leg. However, a goalless draw at Anfield saw Los Blancos reach the last four.
A number of players stepped up against Real. And following the game, Milner picked out Phillips’s display as one that deserved particular praise.
“Ultimately, it wasn’t good enough over the two games,” . “It was a good effort tonight. I thought there was some outstanding performances. Nat Phillips again was absolutely fantastic at the back.”
Phillips was one of those who arguably had a point to prove heading into the second-leg. Like several of his teammates, he did not have the best night in the Spanish capital.
But he was hugely impressive up against Karim Benzema on Wednesday. He is developing a reputation for being willing to put his head in at every possible opportunity.
So it will come as no surprise that no player won a greater number of aerial duels than the 24-year-old. , he won seven – three clear of Nacho.
Phillips is seemingly going to struggle to silence all of those who insist that he is not good enough for the highest of levels.
However, those willing to give the centre-back a fair chance will surely say that he was very much up to the task when Liverpool needed a solid defensive display in a Champions League quarter-final.