Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin admits he's been studying the game of Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo played a key role in United's win over Tottenham on Saturday, scoring a stunning volley before providing the assist for Edinson Cavani 's strike which settled the game.

Calvert-Lewin hailed Ronaldo's movement as being the key reason for opening the scoring on Saturday night.

“I think with the goal that Ronaldo scored it's a one vs one battle with the defender," Calvert-Lewin told the Monday Night Football show on Sky Sports.

“It's fantastic technique but he's won the battle as soon as he's gotten on the wrong side of Ben Davies.

“As players and the ball is moving, he's thinking how can I score. He's the best player in the world and it's due to his work rate and his willingness to keep scoring goals."

The Everton star also revealed that he has been studying Ronaldo for some time, in the hope that he can pick up some tips from the Portuguese superstar.

“As a centre-forward, I love to see it. I've studied him and someone I've always looked at," Calvert-Lewin added.

“Thinking how has he got himself in these positions. You spend a lot of time watching players in front of you.

“You might appear at the right place at the right time but you've got to ask yourself how did you get there."