Dominic Calvert-Lewin did something that Leeds United fans have never seen in the Premier League on Sunday, and haven’t seen for 66 years since John McCole managed it in 1959-60.
The 11-time England striker scored for a sixth consecutive Premier League match. No other Leeds player has managed that since it became the Premier League, with McCole the last person to do it in the top tier.
Surely Thomas Tuchel has got to give Dominic Calvert-Lewin a chance in March? 🔥
The Leeds man is closing in on a Jamie Vardy record
That is now eight Premier League goals for the season, as Calvert-Lewin continues to shine in a Leeds shirt. Pat Nevin reckons Calvert-Lewin’s goals will be a source of frustration for Angus Kinnear’s Everton.
Calvert-Lewin continues to apply pressure over a possible England call-up ahead of next summer’s World Cup. Thomas Tuchel is said to have instructed his coaching staff to watch Calvert-Lewin in Leeds action.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin answers annoying question to perfection
Calvert-Lewin made the point in the Sky Sports studio after his goal against Brentford that he simply is not injury-prone, but that he required a few seasons to sort out his issues, playing more than some think.
Now a record holder and easily, the best England striker form-wise in the Premier League, Calvert-Lewin was asked a question that he has been asked before. He gave the perfect reply to the annoying remark.
“Is it your best form since playing under Carlo Ancelotti at Everton?,” Calvert-Lewin was asked, as per the BBC Sport’s live matchday blog: “People love to hang onto that, don’t they? That was a long time a go.
“I’ve been through a lot since then. Lots of ups and lots of downs. A test of character and I’ve hung in there and kept going and kept pushing. I’ve backed myself and here I am now,” Calvert-Lewin continued.
Who was your MOTM for Leeds against Sunderland? 🤔
Some excellent performances again.
Calvert-Lewin is finally proving he was right after Wolves win
When Leeds went to Wolves, they had played four Premier League games. They had won four points, but they had failed to score goals in three of their initial four against Arsenal, Newcastle and Fulham.
But Leeds would score three at Wolves and Calvert-Lewin said Leeds had put a “rumour” to bed, that the club lacked the necessary attacking quality. Well, Leeds have scored 14 goals in their last six outings.
Not only that, but Anton Stach, Noah Okafor, Joe Rodon and Lukas Nmecha have all scored more than two goals. Leeds do have attacking options and a bit of depth, but one top-quality signing is needed.
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