Dominic Calvert-Lewin can be Everton’s first-choice centre forward, according to Jamie Redknapp.
In addition to that, Jamie believes the Everton striker can even force his way into the England squad in the nearest future.
Dominic scored twice in Everton’s 2-1 win at Newcastle on Saturday as Carlo Ancelotti seals the record of being the 3rd manager to win his first 2 EPL games in charge.
Speaking recently, Redknapp feels the young forward is in the right environment to fulfil his domestic and international dreams.
His words, “With Carlo Ancelotti as a manager and Duncan Ferguson as a mentor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is getting the best of both worlds,”
“One is a world-class coach who has worked with Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Andriy Shevchenko, Filippo Inzaghi and more. The other is a man who knows what it takes to be Everton’s No 9, and that is not an easy job.
“Think of the greats who wore that shirt in the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties, from Joe Royle to Bob Latchford to Graeme Sharp. Think of the defenders who had to face Big Dunc and got a face full of No 9 while trying to mark him.
“You could forgive Calvert-Lewin for maybe feeling haunted by those iconic players of the past. It comes with a great deal of pressure to carry that number on your back.
“My experience with centre forwards taught me that they are a different breed. They almost need the kid-glove treatment. They like to be loved and told how good they are.
“What Ancelotti said (after Saturday’s win over Newcastle) will give Calvert-Lewin belief. It will give him confidence to hear a man with his reputation saying that about him.”
On the January treansfer window, “It feels like every transfer window, you hear about how Everton simply have to sign a top striker,”
“But Calvert-Lewin should want to take on that role himself. I’d love to see him have a real crack at it.
“If this young forward is willing to listen and wants to learn, he might save that club an awful lot of money in the summer.
“Calvert-Lewin is already a nightmare to mark because he doesn’t stop running. You cannot doubt his work rate or desire. He is a big boy, too — strong, physical, capable of battling with any defender.
“He’s seen Tammy Abraham earn his shot with England under Gareth Southgate. He’s seen Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford rack up those caps. Calvert-Lewin should want that for himself, too.”
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