Crystal Palace midfielder Killian Phillips is full of pride after a superb 12 months.

The Irish midfielder made his debut for Palace before enjoying an impressive loan with Shrewsbury Town.

He told the Irish Independent: "I had a decent pre-season and thought I did well against Manchester United and Liverpool.

“I was in the squad for the League Cup game against Oxford United (last August). Patrick (Vieira) named the team and I was starting.

"I remember seeing that I started against Sligo Rovers around 12 months before that. To make my debut under Patrick, one of the best central midfielders in Premier League history, it was mental.

“After that, I was on the bench twice in the Premier League. That's every kid's dream. I tried to play it cool, but the little kid in your head is screaming. You couldn't wipe the smile off my face."

Phillips added: “I loved it at Shrewsbury. I think I have a bit more composure on the ball now and my decision-making has gotten better too.

“Two Player of the Month awards and Young Player of the Season, I would have taken your hand off for that. It was almost the perfect loan."