'I want to enjoy playing football again'

Kalvin Phillips has said he wants to "play as many games as possible" and "enjoy playing football again" after completing his season-long loan move to Ipswich from Premier League champions Manchester City on Friday.

England international Phillips has struggled for regular first-team action since joining City from Leeds, and had an unsuccessful loan spell at West Ham last season.

"This is a day I've been waiting a number of weeks for now and I'm very happy to be here," he told club media.

"I've had some great conversations with players I know here and also with the manager, who I have obviously heard a lot about. I'm excited to be here and be part of his team, playing how he likes to play the game.

"The conversations with [manager] Kieran McKenna and [chairman] Mark Ashton have been really good. I followed Ipswich's season closely last year, so I know the journey the club has been on and it's a great story which I'm now excited to be a part of."

He added: "I want to play as many games as possible, enjoy playing football again and help the team win as many games as possible in the Premier League."