Former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin made it four goals in as many matches to earn Leeds United a 1-1 draw at Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday
15:01, 16 Dec 2025
Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates his equaliser vs Brentford for Leeds United(Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke labelled Dominic Calvert-Lewin “one of the best English strikers in the Premier League” and told England boss Thomas Tuchel to call any time after Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Brentford. The former Everton forward scored for a fourth-consecutive game to continue the feel-good factor around the Yorkshire club in December and open up a three-point gap to the bottom three.
Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur earlier on Sunday meant Leeds have dropped to 17th but Calvert-Lewin followed up goals against Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool with another after a flying 82nd-minute header in west London.
Asked if he would soon recommend the 28-year-old to countryman and England manager Tuchel, Farke smiled: “I have got such a good relationship with Thomas that I am far away from giving any recommendation.
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“He will know exactly what he needs to win the World Cup, but it is for each player the same.
“If you deliver with consistency and not just one or two games, or a good week or a good month, this is not enough, but if you deliver with consistency, then each and every manager or coach in the world is aware and will be ready.
“Dominic has proven this before. He has many caps for England and has also a good goal record.
“I think these goals are even more remarkable for a promoted side that can’t play that dominant than sides fighting for the title, so he will have chances to be in the spotlight.
“My relationship with Thomas is so close and he knows if he has any questions, he can call my number and we can speak about it. It always depends on the performances and I think (the) sky is the limit for Dominic.
“He was very unlucky in the last couple of years with injuries, but his quality was never in doubt and his CV speaks for itself.
“For me, he is one of the best English strikers in this league. Harry Kane is playing in Germany for Bayern Munich, but in the Premier League, he is definitely one of the best English strikers and he will be a key player for us going forward.”
Calvert-Lewin won 11 full England caps during his time at Everton, scoring four goals, after playing for England’s Under-20s and Under-21s teams.
He netted 71 goals in 273 appearances across nine seasons for the Blues before deciding to leave the club in the summer at the end of his contract.
Calvert-Lewin posted an emotional message when announcing his departure: “After nine remarkable years at this club, I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision – together with my family – to begin a new chapter in my career. This isn’t something I chose lightly. Everton has been my home since I was 19 years old.
“It’s the place that saw potential in me, challenged me to grow, and shaped me both as a footballer and as a man.
“I want to express my gratitude to all the managers and coaches I’ve worked with over the years, and to my teammates who have become lifelong friends.
Above all, I want to speak to you, the fans. Your passion is the beating heart of this club. Whether times were good or tough. Your unwavering support never faltered.
“Celebrating goals at Goodison Park, feeling that roar, is an experience I’ll carry with me forever.
“The choice to move on was not simply about me – it was a decision my family and I spent a long time considering together. We believe it is the right moment to seek a new challenge and continue growing, but that doesn’t lessen the bond I’ll always have with Everton.
“I’m deeply proud if what we’ve shared, fighting for this club when it mattered most, scoring big goals in crucial moments, wearing the shirt with commitment and pride. My hope is that I leave with your respect, knowing I always sought to uphold the values of this great club. Thank you for everything. From my very first day, I always knew what it meant to play for Everton. Up the Toffees.”
Calvert-Lewin, who will return to Everton when Leeds visit the Hill Dickinson Stadium next month, now has five goals in 10 starts this season.
