We can be a bit judgemental on here me included , would like to see him start a game in our strongest team in his favoured position and give him a full ninety minutes and maybe the penny will drop and his workrate will improve , i dont get any joy criticising our players but you do not get many chances in this squad and he has to take any opportunities with both hands/feet.
Phillips is in the same boat , when he has got some game time he has been underwhelming , when you come into the best football squad in the world it isnt always going to be difficult , only the cream rise to the top and play regularly.