Calvert-Lewin eyes England recall after starring for Leeds
Dominic Calvert-Lewin shines as Leeds United thrash Newcastle 4-1 to move third in the Premier League, sparking talks of an England recall.
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- Leeds United crushed Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road to climb to third place in the Premier League.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored once and assisted another, making it three goals in his last four games.
- Leeds manager Daniel Farke backed the 29-year-old striker for a potential England squad recall.
- The dominant win extends Leeds' unbeaten league run to 13 matches with 35 points secured in 2026.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin proved to be a nightmare for Newcastle United's defence as Leeds United secured a commanding 4-1 victory at Elland Road on Monday night. The 29-year-old striker netted his eighth career goal against the club he was previously linked with, before receiving a well-deserved standing ovation from the home supporters when he was substituted late in the game.
On a night where Leeds fans taunted the visitors over their heavy spending, it was the free-transfer signing who caused real chaos, contributing a goal and an assist to propel the Whites up to third place in the Premier League standings. The comprehensive defeat capped off a miserable evening for Newcastle's young squad.
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The impressive display has naturally sparked discussions over whether Calvert-Lewin has done enough to earn a recall to the England national team. Leeds manager Daniel Farke strongly threw his weight behind the forward, along with his other English-passport teammates, ahead of Thomas Tuchel's upcoming squad announcement for the Nations League fixtures against Spain and the Czech Republic on Friday.
Calvert-Lewin previously earned a senior international call-up back in March following a strong start to his debut season at Leeds, featuring against Uruguay before missing out on the summer World Cup squad where Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins served as deputies to captain Harry Kane. While the older duo currently play in Saudi Arabia, Calvert-Lewin is making his case closer to home, netting three goals in his past four matches to stand out as the Premier League's leading English striker. He also became only the second Leeds player to score in five consecutive Premier League appearances at Elland Road, joining Mark Viduka from 2003.
"It was right for him and Everton to make a fresh start. As an Evertonian you are probably thinking why didn't we keep him. Sometimes a move rejuvenates a player."
Jamie Carragher, Former England defender
A player's resurgence following a transfer often highlights how tactical fit and renewed confidence can unlock peak performance. In Calvert-Lewin's case, moving to an aggressive side like Leeds that consistently creates chances for its central striker has provided the ideal platform to showcase his abilities, thrusting him back into international contention at a crucial time.
Such was the striker's hunger that he looked genuinely puzzled when his header for Leeds' second goal was awarded to teammate Jayden Bogle following a slight final touch. Former England defender Jamie Carragher was among the impressed observers, praising his display as almost perfect. Meanwhile, Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle swore in his post-match news conference to express his profound disappointment after his young side crumbled by conceding three goals in a brutal 14-minute first-half spell.
Source: BBC Sport
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