🔗 Share this article Watkins Maintains the Edge - However Calvert-Lewin May Still Make the International Squad A solitary goal in his first ten English top division outings this season had plenty of wondering whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin's prime were in the past. However, a only four weeks on, he is the most discussed attacker in England following scoring 7 goals in six consecutive games. His most recent strike, in a tie against Sunderland, took his season's haul to eight, seeing him become the leading English goalscorer in the Premier League this term. A Remarkable Revival The 28-year-old signed for Leeds United on a free transfer in the summer, following a nine-year period with Everton that was hampered by setbacks in its final stages. Yet, the numbers supporting his resurgence in Daniel Farke's new fast-breaking 3-5-2 setup are truly impressive. His six-game scoring run puts him in elite company as only the 11th English player to score in six or more straight Premier League outings. To provide context, even England captain Harry Kane never managed a run lasting this many games - his longest is two distinct five-match runs. And the only English striker to surpass Calvert-Lewin in recent memory is Jamie Vardy, who produced an eight-game scoring spree for Leicester City in 2019. The Secret to the Scoring Form? What has made Calvert-Lewin so difficult to stop in the past month? A latest opponent's manager explained it perfectly. "He has the impeccable timing," the manager stated. "He's clever and a genuinely top-class striker and he found the timing to arrive exactly when needed." That nose for goal and positional sense inside the 18-yard box was what turned him into a beloved player at his former team. Pundits highlight the system adjustment to a 3-5-2 as a major factor, enabling a greater number of players to get into the box and occupy defenders, which has created the striker additional space. "He is a archetypal centre-forward," observed a former professional. "For the goal... it was a neat little finish beyond the keeper, a textbook centre-forward's goal." "I've been through a lot since then. Lots of ups and lots of downs. A challenge of mentality and I've persevered and kept going... I've backed myself and now I'm reaping the rewards." His manager has shown little astonishment at this hot streak, stating again that the player is "one of the best strikers" in the division. International Dilemma Calvert-Lewin's return to form has naturally ignited talks of an England recall. The former Sheffield United player has 11 England appearances, with four goals, but has not represented the national team since the previous European Championship. Analysts think the striker will be in consideration for the World Cup squad if he can sustain this form. "He looks as in shape as he has in a considerable period," one commented. "If he sustains this level of form... then he's going to be in a discussion for a World Cup place." Stiff Competition Yet, competition for places supporting Harry Kane is incredibly tough. Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa, coming off a match-winning brace against Chelsea, is presently regarded as leading in the pecking order, according to some assessment. "If you look at the two players, Watkins possesses the edge in terms of using his speed to stretch teams," it was noted. "He also has the advantage when it comes to making a decisive 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 take. "I think it might hinge on whether the manager selects two or three centre-forwards," an expert added. "If it is three, he definitely has a chance."
A solitary goal in his first ten English top division outings this season had plenty of wondering whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin's prime were in the past. However, a only four weeks on, he is the most discussed attacker in England following scoring 7 goals in six consecutive games. His most recent strike, in a tie against Sunderland, took his season's haul to eight, seeing him become the leading English goalscorer in the Premier League this term. A Remarkable Revival The 28-year-old signed for Leeds United on a free transfer in the summer, following a nine-year period with Everton that was hampered by setbacks in its final stages. Yet, the numbers supporting his resurgence in Daniel Farke's new fast-breaking 3-5-2 setup are truly impressive. His six-game scoring run puts him in elite company as only the 11th English player to score in six or more straight Premier League outings. To provide context, even England captain Harry Kane never managed a run lasting this many games - his longest is two distinct five-match runs. And the only English striker to surpass Calvert-Lewin in recent memory is Jamie Vardy, who produced an eight-game scoring spree for Leicester City in 2019. The Secret to the Scoring Form? What has made Calvert-Lewin so difficult to stop in the past month? A latest opponent's manager explained it perfectly. "He has the impeccable timing," the manager stated. "He's clever and a genuinely top-class striker and he found the timing to arrive exactly when needed." That nose for goal and positional sense inside the 18-yard box was what turned him into a beloved player at his former team. Pundits highlight the system adjustment to a 3-5-2 as a major factor, enabling a greater number of players to get into the box and occupy defenders, which has created the striker additional space. "He is a archetypal centre-forward," observed a former professional. "For the goal... it was a neat little finish beyond the keeper, a textbook centre-forward's goal." "I've been through a lot since then. Lots of ups and lots of downs. A challenge of mentality and I've persevered and kept going... I've backed myself and now I'm reaping the rewards." His manager has shown little astonishment at this hot streak, stating again that the player is "one of the best strikers" in the division. International Dilemma Calvert-Lewin's return to form has naturally ignited talks of an England recall. The former Sheffield United player has 11 England appearances, with four goals, but has not represented the national team since the previous European Championship. Analysts think the striker will be in consideration for the World Cup squad if he can sustain this form. "He looks as in shape as he has in a considerable period," one commented. "If he sustains this level of form... then he's going to be in a discussion for a World Cup place." Stiff Competition Yet, competition for places supporting Harry Kane is incredibly tough. Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa, coming off a match-winning brace against Chelsea, is presently regarded as leading in the pecking order, according to some assessment. "If you look at the two players, Watkins possesses the edge in terms of using his speed to stretch teams," it was noted. "He also has the advantage when it comes to making a decisive 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 take. "I think it might hinge on whether the manager selects two or three centre-forwards," an expert added. "If it is three, he definitely has a chance."