🔗 Share this article Watkins Possesses the Advantage - However Calvert-Lewin Might Yet Secure the International Squad Only one goal in his first ten English top division games this campaign had many doubting if Dominic Calvert-Lewin's best days were behind him. However, a mere four weeks later, he is the most discussed forward in England following scoring 7 goals in six straight games. His newest strike, in a stalemate versus Sunderland, elevated his total to eight, seeing him become the top English goalscorer in the Premier League this term. A Remarkable Revival The 28-year-old moved to Leeds United on a Bosman move in the summer, following a nine-year stint with Everton that was hampered by injuries in its latter stages. But, the numbers behind his resurgence in Daniel Farke's new counter-attacking 3-5-2 formation are extremely remarkable. His six-match scoring run sees him in prestigious company as only the 11th English player to score in six or more consecutive Premier League matches. To frame that statistic, even England captain Harry Kane did not achieve a run lasting this many games - his best stands at two separate five-match streaks. And the sole English striker to better Calvert-Lewin in recent memory is Jamie Vardy, who produced an eight-game scoring streak for Leicester City in 2019. The Reason for the Scoring Form? What is behind Calvert-Lewin so hard to stop in recent weeks? A previous opponent's manager summed it up perfectly. "He has the perfect timing," the manager stated. "He's smart and a excellent striker and he found the timing to arrive at the perfect moment." That natural ability and positional sense inside the box was what made him a fan favourite at his previous club. Experts highlight the system adjustment to a 3-5-2 as a significant factor, helping more players to enter the box and occupy defenders, which has created the striker a little more space. "He is a traditional centre-forward," observed a former professional. "For the goal... it was a exquisite little touch beyond the keeper, a textbook centre-forward's goal." "I've experienced a lot since then. Lots of ups and lots of downs. A challenge of resolve and I've persevered and kept going... I've had faith and now I'm reaping the rewards." His manager has shown no surprise at this rich vein of form, emphasizing that the player is "a top strikers" in the division. International Dilemma Calvert-Lewin's resurgence has inevitably fueled conversations of an England call-up. The ex- Sheffield United player has eleven England caps, scoring four goals, but has not featured for the country since the most recent European Championship. Analysts believe the striker will be in consideration for the World Cup squad if he can maintain this level. "He looks as fit as he has in a while," one commented. "If he sustains this level of form... then he's going to be in a conversation for a World Cup place." Stiff Rivalry But, competition for places supporting Harry Kane is intense. Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa, fresh off a match-winning brace against Chelsea, is currently considered to be ahead in the pecking order, according to some opinion. "If you look at the two players, Watkins possesses the edge in terms of using his speed to get behind teams," it was noted. "He also possesses the advantage when it comes to making a meaningful impact at a major tournament." Finally, whether Calvert-Lewin is part of the squad may depend on how many out-and-out strikers the head coach decides to select. "I think it might come down to whether the manager includes two or three centre-forwards," an pundit concluded. "If it is three, he certainly has a chance."
Only one goal in his first ten English top division games this campaign had many doubting if Dominic Calvert-Lewin's best days were behind him. However, a mere four weeks later, he is the most discussed forward in England following scoring 7 goals in six straight games. His newest strike, in a stalemate versus Sunderland, elevated his total to eight, seeing him become the top English goalscorer in the Premier League this term. A Remarkable Revival The 28-year-old moved to Leeds United on a Bosman move in the summer, following a nine-year stint with Everton that was hampered by injuries in its latter stages. But, the numbers behind his resurgence in Daniel Farke's new counter-attacking 3-5-2 formation are extremely remarkable. His six-match scoring run sees him in prestigious company as only the 11th English player to score in six or more consecutive Premier League matches. To frame that statistic, even England captain Harry Kane did not achieve a run lasting this many games - his best stands at two separate five-match streaks. And the sole English striker to better Calvert-Lewin in recent memory is Jamie Vardy, who produced an eight-game scoring streak for Leicester City in 2019. The Reason for the Scoring Form? What is behind Calvert-Lewin so hard to stop in recent weeks? A previous opponent's manager summed it up perfectly. "He has the perfect timing," the manager stated. "He's smart and a excellent striker and he found the timing to arrive at the perfect moment." That natural ability and positional sense inside the box was what made him a fan favourite at his previous club. Experts highlight the system adjustment to a 3-5-2 as a significant factor, helping more players to enter the box and occupy defenders, which has created the striker a little more space. "He is a traditional centre-forward," observed a former professional. "For the goal... it was a exquisite little touch beyond the keeper, a textbook centre-forward's goal." "I've experienced a lot since then. Lots of ups and lots of downs. A challenge of resolve and I've persevered and kept going... I've had faith and now I'm reaping the rewards." His manager has shown no surprise at this rich vein of form, emphasizing that the player is "a top strikers" in the division. International Dilemma Calvert-Lewin's resurgence has inevitably fueled conversations of an England call-up. The ex- Sheffield United player has eleven England caps, scoring four goals, but has not featured for the country since the most recent European Championship. Analysts believe the striker will be in consideration for the World Cup squad if he can maintain this level. "He looks as fit as he has in a while," one commented. "If he sustains this level of form... then he's going to be in a conversation for a World Cup place." Stiff Rivalry But, competition for places supporting Harry Kane is intense. Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa, fresh off a match-winning brace against Chelsea, is currently considered to be ahead in the pecking order, according to some opinion. "If you look at the two players, Watkins possesses the edge in terms of using his speed to get behind teams," it was noted. "He also possesses the advantage when it comes to making a meaningful impact at a major tournament." Finally, whether Calvert-Lewin is part of the squad may depend on how many out-and-out strikers the head coach decides to select. "I think it might come down to whether the manager includes two or three centre-forwards," an pundit concluded. "If it is three, he certainly has a chance."