🔗 Share this article Watkins Possesses the Advantage - However Calvert-Lewin May Still Secure the International Squad Only one goal in his opening ten English top division outings this campaign had plenty of doubting if Dominic Calvert-Lewin's peak were over. However, a only four weeks on, he stands as the hottest forward in England following bagging seven goals in 6 consecutive games. His newest finish, in a stalemate versus Sunderland, elevated his tally 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 free transfer in the summer, after a nine-year stint with Everton that was hampered by injuries in its closing stages. However, the data behind his resurgence in Daniel Farke's new fast-breaking 3-5-2 formation are truly notable. His six-game scoring sequence places him in prestigious company as just the 11th English player to score in six or more successive Premier League outings. To frame that statistic, even England captain Harry Kane was unable to produce a run this long - his best remains two separate five-match runs. And the sole 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 Secret to the Purple Patch? What has made Calvert-Lewin so difficult to stop in the past month? A latest opponent's manager summed it up succinctly. "He has the perfect timing," the manager stated. "He's smart and a excellent striker and he found the timing to arrive just on time." 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, allowing more players to enter the box and occupy defenders, thus created the striker additional space. "He is a classic centre-forward," observed a former professional. "For the goal... it was a exquisite little flick 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 character and I've persisted and kept going... I've had faith and now I'm reaping the rewards." His manager has shown complete confidence at this hot streak, emphasizing that the player is "a top strikers" in the division. World Cup Dilemma Calvert-Lewin's scoring run has predictably ignited conversations of an England call-up. The former Sheffield United player has eleven England caps, netting four goals, but has not played for the Three Lions since the previous European Championship. Observers think the striker will be in consideration for the World Cup squad if he can keep up this form. "He looks as sharp as he has in a while," one commented. "If he continues this level of form... then he's going to be in a debate for a World Cup place." Stiff Competition However, the battle for places as backup to Harry Kane is fierce. Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa, fresh off a decisive two goals against Chelsea, is currently seen as ahead in the pecking order, according to some opinion. "If you look at the two players, Watkins has the edge in terms of using his pace to test teams," it was noted. "He also possesses the edge when it comes to making a decisive impact at a big competition." Finally, whether Calvert-Lewin will be the squad could hinge on how many specialist strikers the head coach decides to include. "I think it might depend on whether he selects two or three centre-forwards," an analyst summarized. "If it is three, he absolutely has a chance."
Only one goal in his opening ten English top division outings this campaign had plenty of doubting if Dominic Calvert-Lewin's peak were over. However, a only four weeks on, he stands as the hottest forward in England following bagging seven goals in 6 consecutive games. His newest finish, in a stalemate versus Sunderland, elevated his tally 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 free transfer in the summer, after a nine-year stint with Everton that was hampered by injuries in its closing stages. However, the data behind his resurgence in Daniel Farke's new fast-breaking 3-5-2 formation are truly notable. His six-game scoring sequence places him in prestigious company as just the 11th English player to score in six or more successive Premier League outings. To frame that statistic, even England captain Harry Kane was unable to produce a run this long - his best remains two separate five-match runs. And the sole 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 Secret to the Purple Patch? What has made Calvert-Lewin so difficult to stop in the past month? A latest opponent's manager summed it up succinctly. "He has the perfect timing," the manager stated. "He's smart and a excellent striker and he found the timing to arrive just on time." 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, allowing more players to enter the box and occupy defenders, thus created the striker additional space. "He is a classic centre-forward," observed a former professional. "For the goal... it was a exquisite little flick 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 character and I've persisted and kept going... I've had faith and now I'm reaping the rewards." His manager has shown complete confidence at this hot streak, emphasizing that the player is "a top strikers" in the division. World Cup Dilemma Calvert-Lewin's scoring run has predictably ignited conversations of an England call-up. The former Sheffield United player has eleven England caps, netting four goals, but has not played for the Three Lions since the previous European Championship. Observers think the striker will be in consideration for the World Cup squad if he can keep up this form. "He looks as sharp as he has in a while," one commented. "If he continues this level of form... then he's going to be in a debate for a World Cup place." Stiff Competition However, the battle for places as backup to Harry Kane is fierce. Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa, fresh off a decisive two goals against Chelsea, is currently seen as ahead in the pecking order, according to some opinion. "If you look at the two players, Watkins has the edge in terms of using his pace to test teams," it was noted. "He also possesses the edge when it comes to making a decisive impact at a big competition." Finally, whether Calvert-Lewin will be the squad could hinge on how many specialist strikers the head coach decides to include. "I think it might depend on whether he selects two or three centre-forwards," an analyst summarized. "If it is three, he absolutely has a chance."