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By Will Pickworth Published: 20: 49 AEDT, 27 October 2024 | Updated: 21: 03 AEDT, 27 October 2024 2 View comments Kieran Mc Kenna has hit out at ‘nonsense’ rumours that Ipswich will cut short Kalvin Phillips’ loan spell in January. Phillips, who has endured a difficult few years since joining Man City in 2022, moved to Portman Road for the season in an attempt to reignite his career. The midfielder has had a mixed start to life with the Tractor Boys and one report claimed the club were considering their options. But, speaking after Ipswich’s dramatic 4-3 defeat by Brentford, Mc Kenna refuted this and threw his backing behind Phillips. ‘What can I say about that? ’, he said. ‘Proper proper nonsense. You can write something and it gets picked up and becomes a story, absolute nonsense. Kieran Mc Kenna hit out at ‘nonsense’ rumours that Ipswich will cut short Kalvin Phillips’ loan Phillips has had a mixed start and a report claimed Ipswich are considering their options ‘There have been no conversations of the like and it's a real shame. He had a very good game today. ’ Phillips started just two league games in 18 months for City, before he badly struggled at West Ham during the second half of last season. This was a period that also saw the midfielder lose his England place, with Philips not called-up since November 2023. But, as Mc Kenna alluded to, Phillips showed promising signs against the Bees. Not only did his defence-splitting pass lead to Sammie Szmodics’ opener, but there was evidence of a promising midfield partnership with Jens Cajuste. And, having started six of their last seven matches - more than he managed in the past two seasons combined - Ipswich will need all of Phillips' quality and know-how if they are to survive with a squad that is short of Premier League experience. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group