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Kevin Phillips surprised by Saido Berahino development

Kevin Phillips reveals that he has been surprised by the quick development of Saido Berahino after the 21-year-old was called up to the England squad.

Kevin Phillips has admitted that he has been astonished by the rapid development of West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino following his call-up to the England squad.

The 21-year-old has notched seven goals for the Baggies in the Premier League this season, after scoring just five for the club in the entirety of the previous top-flight campaign.

Berahino's form was rewarded with a call-up to Roy Hodgson's squad for their matches against Slovenia and Scotland next week.

Phillips told Sky Sports News: "No-one can deny Saido Berahino deserves his England call-up, but I must admit, I've been surprised by how much he's come on this year.

"He's the top English goal scorer in the Premier League this season and his goals-to-games ratio is excellent. The same goes for his record at under-21 level, where he's scored 10 in 10.

"The speed of his development, though, is what stands out for me. Just a couple of years ago he was out on loan at Northampton, Brentford and Peterborough – now he's got seven in 10 in the top flight."

Berahino revealed that he would be open to a move away from West Brom to secure Champions League football.

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