Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s resurgence continued as he delivered a goal and an assist in Leeds United’s dominant 4-1 victory over Newcastle United on Monday. The 29-year-old striker, who has netted eight times against the Magpies throughout his career, proved an unplayable force for the visitors’ defense. By the time he was substituted late in the match, he had played a vital role in two of his side’s four goals, earning a standing ovation from the Elland Road faithful.
The victory moved Leeds up to third place in the league standings. Throughout the match, home fans took the opportunity to taunt Newcastle over their significant investment in the squad, chanting about how the club had spent “all that money” to little avail. In a twist of irony, it was Calvert-Lewin—a free transfer acquisition—who proved the difference-maker, causing constant problems for the opposition.
Calvert-Lewin’s recent form has naturally sparked discussions regarding a potential recall to the national side. He has registered four goals in 12 appearances for England since making his senior international debut back in 2020. Leeds manager Daniel Farke is among those who believe the forward deserves consideration, publicly backing him alongside other members of the squad who possess “English passports.”
Describing the striker as a handful who remains tough for any defender to manage, Farke emphasized his top fitness level and confidence. “He’s difficult to play against. You can see he plays with confidence and a good rhythm, but also benefits from a really strong team and players who work for him,” Farke added.
The manager concluded by reiterating his belief in the player’s caliber, noting that if the striker maintains this current level of performance, he ranks among the elite talents in the division. “Dominic is a crucial player and if he shows this type of form, he’s definitely one of the best strikers in this league. It’s the best league in the world and that more or less sums up what I think about him as a player,” Farke said. The report also notes that elland Road was unsurprisingly on its feet to hand Calvert-Lewin a deserved standing ovation when he came off.
Comments