The BBC pundit admitted he didn’t think the striker was good enough for the Premier League.
Former Tottenham striker and BBC pundit Garth Crooks has admitted Everton hitman Dominic Calvert-Lewin has proved him wrong.
Crooks included Calvert-Lewin in his team of the week and confessed there was a time when he didn’t think the frontman had what it takes to be a success in the Premier League.
He said: “The more I see this kid the more I like him. I must confess there was one stage I didn’t think he had enough for the Premier League but he clearly must be an intelligent lad who listens. Since Duncan Ferguson’s temporary involvement in first-team selection, Calvert-Lewin’s game has exploded.
“Under Carlo Ancelotti the 22-year-old is starting to look much more composed, especially in front of goal. His finish against Crystal Palace was a perfect example. Those finishes only look easy for those who have never done it.”
It’s always a tricky time for a young player when they first break into the senior team at a Premier League club.
Youngsters tend to have peaks and troughs but fans want to see consistency, especially at a club like Everton where they can afford to go out and buy an established hitman.
The Toffees have tried that approach before – perhaps themselves initially unconvinced Calvert-Lewin could be a regular goalscorer, but Cenk Tosun is now out on loan.
Calvert-Lewin has also seen Moise Kean come in, a fellow young player but with a bigger reputation. He has had a far better season than the Italian and now has an outside chance of going to Euro 2020 this summer, given Gareth Southgate’s injury situation up front.
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