International Career
Phillip made her England debut whilst with Millwall Lionesses, playing in the same team as current national coach Hope Powell in 1996. As an 18-year-old she received an unexpected call-up to the 1995 World Cup squad. Phillip won six caps then spent four years (1998–2002) out of the international set-up while having her two sons. She returned to the international set-up early in 2002 and her performances at the international friendly tournament, The Algarve Cup, in March showed that she was back to full fitness.
Phillip subsequently captained England in two international friendlies against Sweden in February 2006 when Faye White was absent with an ankle injury.
Phillip also captained England in the absence of her teammate Faye White, who suffered a cruciate ligament injury at the start of the 2006/07 season, when they overcame France to secure passage to the World Cup in China. After being named in the squad for China, Phillip became the first English player to feature in two World Cup squads. In February 2008 Phillip was one of a record eight Arsenal players who started in England's 2–1 friendly win over Norway. She won a total of 65 caps for the national side.
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