Kevin Phillips has backed Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey for a fruitful 2026/27 campaign.

Kevin Phillips has backed Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey to reach double figures in the Premier League next season following his impressive debut campaign on Wearside.

The Dutchman notched seven goals in the top flight last term, and was widely lauded for the physical presence he provided at the point of the Black Cats’ attack. Brobbey has seemingly continued his eye-catching form into the summer too, scoring twice during the Netherlands’ group stage mauling of Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday evening. And taking all of that into account, Phillips has exclusively told The Echo, courtesy of BestBettingSites, that he believes the centre-forward can flourish yet again at the Stadium of Light during the 2026/27 campaign.

When asked for his opinion on what Brobbey’s goal target should be for Sunderland next season, the Black Cats icon replied: “It’s a difficult one to answer, isn’t it? I think first and foremost, he’s just getting better and better. Cracking season in the Premier League, then goes to the World Cup, scores two proper goal-scorer’s finishes the other night.

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“Who knows [how many he can score]? I’d love to see him get into double figures for next season. Anything in double figures for a Premier League striker nowadays is a good return. He’ll need to get off the blocks early, but I think having a good World Cup under his belt can only be good for the player and the club. So I’m going to say at least he’ll get into double figures next year, for sure.”

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