@The Wizard for some reason I can't quote your post so I'm @ing you in my reply instead.
There is no rational justification for Philips. None at all. It's not even like with Maguire who is also lucky to be included in the squad based off form and playing time but is one of Southgates tried...
Yes. Petty Bollocks.
Southgate only picks players from his old clubs.
Southgate is a palace wanker.
I'm going to support team a/b/c because southgate is a prick.
Petty. Bollocks.
Oh yes, and things like:
every time we play someone on our level, Southgate is found wanting.
Trouble with...
As sure as night follows day and palace follows chrystal you can guarantee that NSC will kick off about Southgate. Usually it's a load of petty bollocks.
That said he does make it difficult for himself when every squad he makes several really strange selections. Guehi and Philips have no...