Dominic Calvert-Lewin insists he hasn't been burdened by wearing Everton's number nine jersey.

The 22-year-old, who was signed by the club in 2016, inherited the shirt from Sandro Ramirez this summer.

He told Sky Sports News: "It is a dream come true to wear the No 9 shirt. It is such a big club with a great history and it is something that you dream of as a kid.

"With such a big number comes a great responsibility so I have to accept that on my shoulders and live with what comes with it, good and bad.

"It is not a burden, it is just part and parcel of being a No 9.

"Being in the best league in the world you are expected to score goals. I am disappointed when that doesn't happen but that is not to say I'm not working on it and trying to improve every day.

"I have been here three years now and I've grown as a player and a person. I have worked with a lot of different people who have helped me along the way.

"I have definitely grown to be in the position that I am in now in order to try and lead the line as best as I can."