Everton coach Duncan Ferguson says Dominic Calvert-Lewin has "locked himself" into the centre-forward position at Goodison Park.

The Toffees reportedly are after a striker after Calvert-Lewin and Cenk Tosun combined for just ten goals this season.

But Ferguson is adamant Calvert-Lewin is ready to become Marco Silva's top hitman.

"Dominic has done very well and has managed to lock himself into that centre forward position as a regular starter," Ferguson said.

"I think he's got a bit of everything, he ticks all the boxes for me.

"He can run in behind, he can cover the physicality side of it, he can come short, he's great in the air, his touch is improving.

"His stats to goals ratio is very very good, we think we can improve and we're looking forward to Dominic kicking on next year."