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Everton academy director Unsworth: We're all so proud of Calvert-Lewin

Everton academy director David Unsworth says the club is full of pride over Dominic Calvert-Lewin's involvement with England at Euro 2020.

He wrote for evertonfc.com: "He's a fantastic young man. He listens to his coaches and he's still hungry to learn. All the best players I've ever come across are the easiest ones to manage. He's first on the training ground and last off it. He's very humble off the pitch.

"We did a lot of work in the community with Everton Under-23s and he threw himself into that. Everybody at Everton loves him and he deserves everything he's getting at the moment.

"Every time I watch him play, I'm just so desperate for him to score!

"On the field, you can see how he has taken his goalscoring to the next level. He's always had that ability to score, but now you're looking at a guaranteed 20-goals-a-season man.

"He's understood the role of a number nine – that you have to hold the ball up, run in behind and dominate in the air. He's getting between the goalposts more often, he's on the move when crosses come in, and making things happen. And he's got the ability off both feet and with his head to finish.

If I was a centre-back in today's game, I certainly wouldn't want to play against him, because he's got the all-round game.

"It was only a matter of time until he got his chance with England and it's marvellous to see him be part of this group of players.

"It's been a long time coming since we had a squad capable of going all the way in a tournament, but this one certainly is.

"His mum and dad must be so proud of him, because we are so proud of him here at Everton."

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