‘He Is Class’ – Tottenham Hotspur Out-on-loan Talent Feeling Benefits Of Senior Team-mate | OneFootball

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Tottenham Hotspur out-on-loan prospect Ashley Phillips has revealed that he is learning a lot from Ben Gibson, his centre-back partner at Stoke City.

The 19-year-old centre-back is highly rated at Tottenham and joined Championship side Stoke on loan to aid his development.

Phillips has established himself as a regular starter in Narcis Pelach’s team in the Potteries and on Tuesday helped Stoke to keep a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw against Preston North End.

The Tottenham loan star has formed a partnership with veteran Gibson in the Stoke defence and Phillips revealed that the Potters captain is someone who is vocal and guides him during games.

Phillips also added Gibson is helping him this season and admitted that he is learning a lot from the experienced centre-back.

“He is class to have, to be fair”, Phillips told Stoke City TV.

“He is a top, top centre-back and he is a great leader.

“It is nice to have someone who talks a lot next to you and helps through the game.

“He is definitely helping me this season and I have learned a lot from him.”

The Spurs loanee missed the early part of the season due to an injury and he is now determined to perform his best to keep his spot in Pelach’s starting line-up.