Rafa Benitez makes exciting goal admission about Everton and England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin

The centre-forward opened his account for the season against Southampton last Saturday.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates his goal in Everton’s defeat of Southampton. Picture: Chris Brunskill/ Getty Images Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates his goal in Everton’s defeat of Southampton. Picture: Chris Brunskill/ Getty Images
Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates his goal in Everton’s defeat of Southampton. Picture: Chris Brunskill/ Getty Images

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been tipped to surpass his goal tally of last season by Everton boss Rafa Benitez.

The striker netted 16 times in 33 games as the Toffees finished 10th in the Premier League in the 2020-21 campaign.

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Calvert-Lewin began this term in brilliant fashion, bagging in the 3-1 opening-day defeat of Southampton at Goodison Park.

Benitez has enjoyed working with the England international since taking the Everton reins in June.

And the Spaniard is confident Calvert-Lewin will continue on his upward trajectory.

What he said

Benitez told Everton's club website: “He has the attributes to score a lot of goals.

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“He scored 16 last year and I think he can score more because he is more mature and the way we want to play will benefit him.

“He has a problem with his toe but wants to train, then we will be sure when he is fully fit, he can do what we want.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin in action for Everton against Wolves last season. Picture: Jon Super - Pool/Getty ImagesDominic Calvert-Lewin in action for Everton against Wolves last season. Picture: Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images
Dominic Calvert-Lewin in action for Everton against Wolves last season. Picture: Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images

“He will have chances and score goals."

More to come

Benitez will keep on showing Calvert-Lewin how he can improve at USM Finch Farm.

He added: “I need to spend more time talking with him and training with him on the pitch, to be sure he understands the little things we can improve.

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“We have been talking about a couple of small things that he will be keen on doing on the pitch.

“Simple things, attack the near post, the body position when he starts running or moving.

“There are too many details to talk about all these things. But it is to be sure he is keen to learn and he is happy.

“He will improve because he is someone who likes to work on the pitch.

“The main thing for me will be to ensure we provide him with the right passes and crosses, then he will score.”