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"Top class" St Johnstone midfielder Dan Phillips earns glowing review - and not getting booked was a bonus

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Sometimes the simple things are most pleasing.The way a player accepts the football, holds onto it comfortably and then keeps possession ticking over with ease.The way in which the ball is retrieved back when the opposition attempt to mount a dangerous attack of their own.And certainly in that sense, the performance of Daniel Phillips against Ross County in the Highlands last weekend was kind on the eye and provided further evidence that he could well become a success at McDiarmid Park.Phillips has been seen little by the Perth faithful since signing in August, not helped by injury and competition for places in the middle of the park.

But he got his chance in Dingwall and took it.A Trinidad and Tobago international whose youth career involved spells at Chelsea and Watford, Phillips was deployed in a defensive midfield role and provided a safety net for Graham Carey and David Wotherspoon.He likes a tackle, perhaps too much so at times, but being busy is a trait which should not be talked down.

You want him harassing his opponent and giving them as little time as possible to create.Phillips is strong and used his frame on multiple occasions last weekend to shepherd the ball in the direction he desired while creating space to switch the play or pick a forward pass.“You can see that Dan is very combative and physical,” manager Callum Davidson said of the 21-year-old.“But he is really good on the ball, takes it and holds it for you.

He is a confident young man.“I think Saturday was the first game he hasn’t been booked in. I was pleased with that! He is learning all the time.“He has qualities, aggression and physical strength.

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