Kalvin Phillips was delighted to see action for Manchester City in their Carabao Cup win against Chelsea.

Phillips was able to prove his fitness ahead of England's World Cup selection.

Phillips said, "It's an amazing feeling. It's been a long time. I'm glad to get back out there and play with the lads.

"Without playing for a while, it's nervewrecking stepping onto the pitch for one of my first appearances for the club. It felt good.

"[It's been] difficult. When I first found out I needed the operation everything went out the window. I didn't feel great about the situation. But after a couple of days I always made sure I worked hard. I was always positive. I'm back fit now so hopefully have a chance.

"A couple of days after the operation my thought was to get back into the club and do as much as I could to get fit. I did more sessions than I would have done to get my fitness back."

On the World Cup, he added: "Not so much [speaking to] Gareth [Southgate]. I spoke to the staff and physios checking on my progress.

"Anything can happen. I'm optimistic but I know with the amount of game time I've had there's always a doubt.

"I think with my injuries I've not been playing 100% because of my shoulder. Now it's sorted I can get back to what I was before. Hopefully it'll put me in good stead."