Philips has revealed he has never seen a 17-year-old with such talent as he labels Bellingham as a great player.
Bellingham was touted as one of the most exciting young talents in English football during his breakthrough season in the Championship with Birmingham City.
He played 44 games for the Blues in the 2019/2020 season where he scored four goals and provided three assists.
Many top European teams lined up to secure the services of this young English prospect but it was Dortmund who won the race for his signature.
Bellingham has been tipped to follow the footsteps of fellow England international Jadon Sancho, who made a switch to the Bundesliga outfit to establish himself as one of the current best players in Europe.
With both Philips and Bellingham preparing with the England squad for the upcoming Euros, the Leeds academy graduate lauded his countryman.
“No. I’ve definitely not (seen) a 17-year-old that is as talented as what he is,’ Philips said when asked about Bellingham.
“I don’t even think I am as talented as what he is to be honest with you. He is a great player, a great lad as well and he has got the world at his feet.
“Honestly, there are no words to describe how talented he is. As you can see throughout his career at Birmingham and then his move to Dortmund, which is a massive move for a kid so young.
“The way he has performed in certain games in the Champions League against Manchester City, just on the highest stage.
“It was like he was ready to be there already for a kid so young at 17, you look at him and you can’t quite believe that he’s 17 years old, you can’t believe because he’s so big, he’s so strong, so powerful.
“He’s a very nice lad as well so it’s nice to rub shoulders with a young lad who is doing so well and now the sky’s the limit for him.”
