Phillipson is ranked 25 in the world in wheelchair tennis (Getty)

Nottinghamshire's David Phillipson secured Britain's men a place in the final of the wheelchair tennis World Cup and a return to the elite group.

The British number one from Bingham beat Steffen Sommerfeld 6-3 3-6 6-2 to seal a semi-final Win over Germany at the Invacare World Team Cup in Italy.

The 3-0 win guarantees a return to the elite 16 nations in Men's World Group 1 for next year's competition.

The team face top seeds Belgium in Saturday's final.