Arguably they have never really managed to replace Kalvin Phillips.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2023/feb/12/leeds-the-losers-as-game-of-steaming-chaos-shows-leadership-void

De Bruyne was substituted in the 88th minute of the encounter for Kalvin Phillips.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/fa-to-probe-incident-of-objects-hurling-at-de-bruyne-during-arsenal-vs-man-city/

England were hit by a raft of injury withdrawals before the Malta game, with Jude Bellingham, James Maddison, Levi Colwill, Callum Wilson and Lewis Dunk all pulling out, while Kalvin Phillips was unavailable for personal reasons.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/north-macedonia-vs-england-prediction-kick-off-time-tv-live-stream-team-news-latest-h2h-results-odds-euro-2024-qualifier-preview-b1121250.html

Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker, John Stones and Kalvin Phillips only linked up with the squad on Tuesday after Manchester City completed the treble by beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League final on Saturday.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/2023/06/16/england-boss-gareth-southgate-faces-call-on-man-city-treble-winners-ahead-of-malta-clash/

Signed as Kalvin Phillips' replacement, the USA international has quickly adapted to the Premier League and has proven a huge miss during his enforced spell on the sidelines.

Source: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-transfer-adams-mercer-26906839