Crystal Palace loanee Killian Phillips has been shining for Wycombe Wanderers, and he has now praised transfer target and teammate Sinclair Armstrong.
Palace have been linked with QPR striker Armstrong, who was again impressive alongside Phillips for the Republic of Ireland under-21s, and Dougie Freedman is eyeing him up for a potential move.
Armstrong has scored once in the Championship for QPR this season, but at 20 he looks a top prospect, and he has now been praised by his international teammate.
Phillips meanwhile, has been excellent for Wycombe during his loan spell this season, and the pair linking up at youth level now could be a promising sign for the future.
Killian Phillips praises Crystal Palace target Sinclair Armstrong
Speaking after Ireland under-21s drew 2-2 with Italy, with Armstrong scoring and providing an assist to him, Phillips highlighted the striker’s exceptional talent.
“You can see how good he is. God knows where he’ll be in a year’s time because he’s unbelievable,” said Phillips after the 2-2 draw.
“He leads the line for us so well. He’s basically set up my goal and they were very good players, a lot of them in Serie A and Serie B, so it’s a credit to him.
“Sinny caused havoc all night. He ran them down the channels, won it back, and cut it across (for the goal).”
Could these two young stars have a future at Crystal Palace?
Should Palace sign Armstrong, with the club interested in the forward, they could secure the futures of both him and Phillips, with both players impressing despite their young ages.
Phillips is a midfielder who is capable of playing in multiple positions, whilst Armstrong is a physically adept centre-forward. Whilst it may be too early to say what their full potential is, both are currently impressing at youth and lower league levels.
It is worth keeping an eye on both players for the future, but should Palace attempt to sign Armstrong, they now know that they have the seal of approval from one of their own bright young talents.
