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title: "Everton: Kevin Phillips full of praise for Dominic Calvert-Lewin"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2020-10-11T19:20:01Z"
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# Everton: Kevin Phillips full of praise for Dominic Calvert-Lewin

**Kevin Phillips has heralded the fine form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and has tipped the striker to stay at Everton for a long time.**

The former Sunderland and England striker gave his thoughts to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/im-not-getting-too-carried-away-exclusive-kevin-phillips-in-awe-of-everton-player/) on the 23-year old, reflecting his rather impressive start to the 2020/21 term and his first senior cap for England. Phillips said:

*“I expect him to be there for a long time.*

*“He’s getting better and better and better. He’s developing.*

*“Let’s not forget he’s a young kid. He’s working under a world-class manager who has been there seen it, done it and given him sound advice. Obviously, he’s got big Duncan in the background as well.*

*“He fully deserved his cap and I was excited to watch him.*

*“I’m not getting too carried away.*

*“He’s been top class and he’s an exciting talent.*

*“If he can have a good season going into the Euros in the summer, we’ll be looking very, very healthy.”*

### Calvert-Lewin has been in fine form

Calvert-Lewin has scored nine goals in just six games in all competitions for Everton so far this term, including scoring a hat-trick in two separate matches, according to [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dominic-calvert-lewin/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/306024/plus/0?saison=2020&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=).

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The striker has been instrumental to the Merseyside club currently occupying top spot in the Premier League with four wins out of four and booking themselves a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United for a place in the last four.

### England call-up

Indeed, his fine form earned Calvert-Lewin his [first call-up](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54372190) to the senior England national team by Gareth Southgate.

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The centre-forward did not disappoint, scoring a bullet header in the first half against Ryan Giggs’ Wales thanks to a great cross from Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish. The Three Lions eventually won 3-0 as Calvert-Lewin made his mark at Wembley Stadium.

### Will Calvert-Lewin be at Everton for a long time?

Phillips has claimed that he can see Calvert-Lewin stay at Everton for a long time, but if he continues this sort of good form throughout the season, there may be plenty of interest in him when the January transfer window rolls around.

***Evertonians, can you see Calvert-Lewin staying at Everton for a long time? Comment below with your views!***