There are no sure things in football but Kevin Phillips came pretty close to guaranteeing goals wherever he went, scoring 282 in his 20 years as a professional. Having spent his whole career scoring goals, Phillips is now trying to teach others how it’s done in his role as a first team coach at Derby County – although he admits there is no magic formula. I think that’s something you’re born with.”Facebook Twitter Pinterest Kevin Phillips leads the Derby players through the warm-up before their game at Sunderland earlier this season. “Looking at the English strikers nowadays, you probably only have to get 10 Premier League goals and you’ve got a chance of getting in the England team. Me and Niall definitely had that.”Facebook Twitter Pinterest Kevin Phillips’ favourite goal: his volley against Chelsea in 1999.

Source: The Guardian January 02, 2018 13:30 UTC