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Kalvin Phillips praises level-headed Leeds United teammate Chris Wood

Chris Wood celebrates after scoring the first goal for Leeds from the penalty spot (Reuters)
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Chris Wood has been playing well for Leeds United in recent games.

Kasey Palmer of Huddersfield Town in action with Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United

Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has told The Yorkshire Post that Chris Wood is the main man at the club.

Wood has been in brilliant form in recent weeks and has been scoring goals quite regularly.

The 24-year-old New Zealand international striker has scored five goals and created four chances in nine Championship appearances for the Whites so far this season.

Blackburn's Hope Akpan and Leeds' Kalvin Phillips in action

Phillips, who is 20 years of age, has spoken highly of Wood and has said that his Leeds teammate is level-headed.

“He is the main man,” Phillips told The Yorkshire Post when asked about Wood. “We have got Marcus (Antonsson) who is in good form as well but there is no stopping Chris when he is form like this.

“He is level-headed and, while he doesn’t show that he is proper buzzing, you can tell that he is.”

Leeds United's Chris Wood scores their second goal

Wood is playing well at the moment, and Leeds fans will hope that he continues his good run of form.

The former Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion striker is not exactly a ‘great’ striker, but his attributes suit the current Leeds side.

The West Yorkshire outfit will return to action on Tuesday evening when they take on Bristol City away from home at the Ashton Gate Stadium in the Championship.

Leeds are 12th in the Championship table at the moment with 13 points from nine matches, just three points behind sixth-placed Birmingham City.

Leeds United's Chris Wood celebrates scoring his sides second goal