🔗 Share this article Watkins Maintains the Advantage - Yet Calvert-Lewin Could Still Secure the International Squad Just one goal in his first ten Premier League games this campaign had many wondering if Dominic Calvert-Lewin's best days were over. However, a only four weeks afterwards, he is the most discussed attacker in England following netting seven goals in six back-to-back games. His newest goal, in a tie versus Sunderland, brought his season's haul to eight, establishing him as the leading English scorer in the Premier League so far this season. A Remarkable Revival The 28-year-old joined Leeds United on a free transfer in the summer, following a nine-year spell with Everton that was marred by setbacks in its latter stages. But, the statistics supporting his revival in Daniel Farke's new fast-breaking 3-5-2 setup are extremely impressive. His six-match scoring sequence puts him in elite company as only the 11th English player to score in six or more consecutive Premier League fixtures. To provide context, even England captain Harry Kane did not achieve a run lasting this many games - his top stands at two separate five-match streaks. And the only English striker to surpass Calvert-Lewin in recent memory is Jamie Vardy, who embarked on an eight-game scoring run for Leicester City in 2019. The Reason for the Purple Patch? What has made Calvert-Lewin so hard to stop in the past month? A recent opponent's manager summed it up succinctly. "He has the impeccable timing," the manager remarked. "He's clever and a excellent striker and he found the timing to arrive at the perfect moment." That natural ability and timing inside the 18-yard box was what turned him into a fan favourite at his previous club. Experts note the formation change to a 3-5-2 as a major factor, helping a greater number of players to get into the box and occupy defenders, thus created the striker some extra space. "He is a archetypal centre-forward," observed a former professional. "For the goal... it was a exquisite little finish beyond the keeper, a textbook centre-forward's goal." "I've endured a lot since then. Lots of highs and lots of lows. A challenge of character and I've persevered and kept going... I've had faith and now I'm reaping the rewards." His manager has expressed complete confidence at this purple patch, emphasizing that the player is "a top strikers" in the competition. World Cup Dilemma Calvert-Lewin's scoring run has inevitably fueled conversations of an England return. The former Sheffield United player has eleven England appearances, with four goals, but has not featured for the national team since the last European Championship. Pundits believe the striker will be in contention for the World Cup squad if he can keep up this form. "He looks as fit as he has in a long time," one commented. "If he sustains this level of form... then he's going to be in a debate for a World Cup place." Intense Competition Yet, the battle for places supporting Harry Kane is intense. Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa, coming off a match-winning brace against Chelsea, is currently seen as leading in the selection race, according to some assessment. "If you look at the two players, Watkins has the advantage in terms of using his pace to stretch teams," it was stated. "He also holds the advantage when it comes to making a meaningful impact at a big competition." Finally, whether Calvert-Lewin will be the squad might come down to how many natural strikers the head coach decides to include. "I think it might depend on whether he takes two or three centre-forwards," an expert concluded. "If it is three, he certainly has a chance."
Just one goal in his first ten Premier League games this campaign had many wondering if Dominic Calvert-Lewin's best days were over. However, a only four weeks afterwards, he is the most discussed attacker in England following netting seven goals in six back-to-back games. His newest goal, in a tie versus Sunderland, brought his season's haul to eight, establishing him as the leading English scorer in the Premier League so far this season. A Remarkable Revival The 28-year-old joined Leeds United on a free transfer in the summer, following a nine-year spell with Everton that was marred by setbacks in its latter stages. But, the statistics supporting his revival in Daniel Farke's new fast-breaking 3-5-2 setup are extremely impressive. His six-match scoring sequence puts him in elite company as only the 11th English player to score in six or more consecutive Premier League fixtures. To provide context, even England captain Harry Kane did not achieve a run lasting this many games - his top stands at two separate five-match streaks. And the only English striker to surpass Calvert-Lewin in recent memory is Jamie Vardy, who embarked on an eight-game scoring run for Leicester City in 2019. The Reason for the Purple Patch? What has made Calvert-Lewin so hard to stop in the past month? A recent opponent's manager summed it up succinctly. "He has the impeccable timing," the manager remarked. "He's clever and a excellent striker and he found the timing to arrive at the perfect moment." That natural ability and timing inside the 18-yard box was what turned him into a fan favourite at his previous club. Experts note the formation change to a 3-5-2 as a major factor, helping a greater number of players to get into the box and occupy defenders, thus created the striker some extra space. "He is a archetypal centre-forward," observed a former professional. "For the goal... it was a exquisite little finish beyond the keeper, a textbook centre-forward's goal." "I've endured a lot since then. Lots of highs and lots of lows. A challenge of character and I've persevered and kept going... I've had faith and now I'm reaping the rewards." His manager has expressed complete confidence at this purple patch, emphasizing that the player is "a top strikers" in the competition. World Cup Dilemma Calvert-Lewin's scoring run has inevitably fueled conversations of an England return. The former Sheffield United player has eleven England appearances, with four goals, but has not featured for the national team since the last European Championship. Pundits believe the striker will be in contention for the World Cup squad if he can keep up this form. "He looks as fit as he has in a long time," one commented. "If he sustains this level of form... then he's going to be in a debate for a World Cup place." Intense Competition Yet, the battle for places supporting Harry Kane is intense. Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa, coming off a match-winning brace against Chelsea, is currently seen as leading in the selection race, according to some assessment. "If you look at the two players, Watkins has the advantage in terms of using his pace to stretch teams," it was stated. "He also holds the advantage when it comes to making a meaningful impact at a big competition." Finally, whether Calvert-Lewin will be the squad might come down to how many natural strikers the head coach decides to include. "I think it might depend on whether he takes two or three centre-forwards," an expert concluded. "If it is three, he certainly has a chance."