Leeds United absolutely rolled Newcastle 4-1 on Monday night, but it was Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s ‘unplayable’ performance that has everyone buzzing and demanding an England recall. The striker had a hand in two of Leeds’ goals in their impressive win, bagging one himself before being subbed late to a much-deserved standing ovation at Elland Road. If you watched that game, you know what kind of night it was for Calvert-Lewin, and for Newcastle, who must be sick of the sight of him. This guy has now scored eight times against them! Talk about a personal vendetta.
Calvert-Lewin’s Masterclass Demands Attention
The Leeds manager Daniel Farke didn’t hold back, throwing his full support behind Calvert-Lewin’s case for England. Farke called him “a handful and tough for each and every defender,” someone “difficult to play against.” He said Calvert-Lewin is “at a top fitness level,” playing “with confidence and a good rhythm,” and benefiting from “a really strong team.” Farke wrapped it up by stating if Calvert-Lewin shows “this type of form, he’s definitely one of the best strikers in this league,” which, as he points out, is “the best league in the world.” Former England defender Jamie Carragher watched on, impressed, calling Calvert-Lewin’s display “almost perfect” and “unplayable.” He even said as an ex-centre-back, he’d be glad not to be playing against him now. Composure might have been an issue earlier in his career, but Carragher saw none of that. It felt right, according to Carragher, for Calvert-Lewin and Everton to make a “fresh start,” and sometimes, a move truly “rejuvenates a player.” The dude was so hungry against Newcastle, he looked dumbfounded when his header was given to teammate Jayden Bogle after a final touch!
England’s Toughest Choice Yet
This isn’t the first time England head coach Thomas Tuchel has had Calvert-Lewin on his radar. He was called up back in March after catching everyone’s eye in his debut season for Leeds, even featuring against Uruguay in an international window. But he ultimately missed out on the World Cup, with Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins getting the nod. Well, guess what? Toney and Watkins are now playing in Saudi Arabia, and Calvert-Lewin is absolutely staking his claim right here. He’s scored three goals in his past four games, making him the Premier League’s leading English striker. Plus, he’s now only the second Leeds player ever to score in five consecutive Premier League appearances at Elland Road. That’s some serious history. Tuchel prepares to name his squad on Friday for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Spain and the Czech Republic. The pressure is on him to include Calvert-Lewin. Will he get the call? You can bet everyone in the league, and especially Leeds fans, will be watching closely this Friday.
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Originally reported by BBC Sport.
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