Ex Tottenham and Rangers striker Jermain Defoe gushes over Dominic Calvert-Lewin in Everton v West Ham United
Ex Tottenham and Rangers striker Jermain Defoe has gushed over the Dominic Calvert-Lewin striker in the 1-0 Everton win v West Ham.
The England international’s goal proved to be the decisive one as the Toffees secured an impressive away victory at the London Stadium.
Defoe, who rewatched footage of the striker, was thrilled with the way the 26-year-old put the ball into the back of the net.
Defoe, who’s also a pundit for the BBC, told Premier League Productions on 29 October at 20:39, “They have to keep him fit. Brilliant player. He’s been unfortunate with so many goals. He takes that touch so late and he drives it. He can get them 15 Defoe.”
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On his day, Calvert-Lewin is an exceptional footballer who manages to make something out of nothing due to his impressive technique.
His striking prowess lies in his tremendous aerial ability and poise in front of the goal and his precise heading technique is a standout feature, making him a target man in set-piece situations and crosses.
Against West Ham, he showed that he’s very good with the ball at his feet as well and he can turn in such a way to set up phenomenal goal-scoring opportunities for himself.
His timing, positioning, and instinctive leaps give him an edge in winning headers, and his accuracy ensures the ball often finds the back of the net.
Additionally, his ball control, off-the-ball movement, and finishing prowess showcase his all-around technical skills.
Sean Dyche will be hoping that he stays fit as there’s nobody quite as good as him in the side when he’s at a 100 per cent and he’s showing that time and again.
In other Everton news, a BBC pundit believes that a first-team player may have upset the rest of the dressing room after what he did and said recently.