The Premier League Final Four focuses on the 16-year-old Championship rising star centre-back, who is expected to double his value this summer

Blackburn still has a battle to face if they want to retain talented young centre-back Ashley Phillips. He has yet to make his league debut, but his outstanding performances in Blackburn's U21 team have been impressive. Phillips' physical qualities make him the perfect man for a Central Defender in the Premier League. He's 6'4" tall, so he can take the lead in air combat, but he also has excellent speed and explosiveness that allows him to keep up with his opponents' quick counter-attacks. Although the player is only 16 years old, as long as he signs a contract with Blackburn, other Premier League teams need a lot of "wealth" to sign him, after all, Blackburn is currently ranked second in the Championship and is very likely to qualify for next season's promotion, and I am afraid that Phillips's value will also rise.

Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray introduced his talent to the British press: "He's 6'4", he's fast, he's good at moving and he passes very well. He has balanced both feet and is very calm when playing. Ash is just an extraordinary little boy: if you want to create a defender in the pattern you want, this kid has all the traits. But he was still just a little boy. He needs time, which is why he trains with the first team to make him confident and adapt to high-intensity training. I would say that he is an exciting prospect. But he has a lot of responsibilities in his position. Putting a really talented young defender on the pitch isn't as easy as getting a talented young striker on the pitch, and it doesn't matter if he concedes the ball from time to time. As a defender, you'll be judged by blocking the ball out of the net and winning a one-on-one confrontation. He's just a kid, but he has some amazing qualities. We have great hopes that he will progress quickly. Manchester United and Chelsea are currently ahead of his signing competition, but British media reports have said that in addition to the red and blue duo, Everton and Tottenham are also watching Phillips.