Kalvin Phillips' bad luck continues as controversial red card played role in denying Ipswich a first Premier League win of the season

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If Kalvin Phillips won the lottery, he would probably lose his winning ticket. The former England midfielder just cannot catch a break.

It suddenly feels a long time ago that Phillips and Declan Rice were bossing the Three Lions midfield at the Euros in 2021, because it has all been downhill for him since.

There was a failed £45million move to Manchester City in July 2022 and a disastrous loan to West Ham in January. 

Now, at Ipswich, his red card denied them a first win since their return to the Premier League. 

The Tractor Boys were leading through Leif Davis when Phillips took a bad touch and went lunging in on Ricardo Pereira to receive a second yellow card.

Kalvin Phillips was shown a red card during Ipswich's 1-1 draw with Leicester on Saturday

Phillips has had a miserable run of luck since playing a key role at the Euros in 2021

It looked harsh from referee Tim Robinson as Phillips tried to pull out at the last minute.

But when your team are leading and you are on a booking, you need to play it safe.

Jordan Ayew equalised against the 10 men in stoppage time and Phillips was left to reflect on another low point in a truly awful 12 months for him.

Ipswich wanted a penalty for what they thought was a foul on Conor Chaplin just before Phillips saw red, but it is 10 games without a win now for Kieran McKenna’s struggling side.

Defender Cameron Burgess said: ‘It was harsh, but that’s football. It does feel like a loss, but morale is strong. I don’t think we’re in a desperate state.

‘We’re still learning, but we’re in a lot of games. We’re just desperate for that first win.’