Education
Phillips attended The Farnley Academy and graduated in 2012.
Phillips attended The Farnley Academy and graduated in 2012.
He was signed on as a youth scholar and later signed his professional contract. After progressing through Leeds United"s youth ranks, Leeds-born Phillips signed his first professional deal with the club in the summer of 2014, retaining him for the 2014-2015 season. During the 2014-2015 season, Phillips became the captain of the Development Squad and Under 18"s team
On 30 March 2015, Leeds Academy coach Jason Blunt revealed that he felt the form of Phillips for the Under 18"s and Development Squad would see Phillips become a future first team fans favourite.
Phillips made further appearances on the bench for the first team in league games over the following months before making his professional debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers in 4–3 defeat on 6 April 2015. Along with Sam Byram, Charlie Taylor, Alex Mowatt and Lewis Cook.
Phillips was the latest graduate of a promising group of Academy players to regularly feature under former youth boss Neil Redfearn in the 2014-2015 campaign. On 11 April 2015, Phillips retained his position in the Leeds starting 11, making his home debut against Cardiff City at Elland Road.
Phillips marked the game with his first senior goal in only his second appearance, although the match finished in a 2–1 defeat to Cardiff.
On 13 May 2015, after breaking through into the first team under Neil Redfearn, Phillips was offered a new contract at Leeds. On 5 June, Leeds confirmed Phillips had signed a new two-year contract at the club On 31 July 2015, Phillips was given the number 27 shirt for the upcoming 2015-2016 season.