Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored again for Everton on Wednesday night, as the Toffees beat Aston Villa 2-1 in their EFL Cup clash.
Calvert-Lewin scored the decisive goal early in the second half.
This strike helped the 26-year-old score two goals in two games, after scoring against Brentford in the Premier League last time out.
A fit and enthusiastic Calvert-Lewin would have a transformative impact on Everton’s campaign.
He missed a lot of Everton last season as injuries again blighted his campaign.
The past two seasons have been extremely difficult for the 11-time England international, as persistent physical problems have significantly hindered his ability to play regularly and impress at Goodison Park.
Former Everton winger Andros Townsend is delighted to see Calvert-Lewin progressing.
He has seen the impact these injuries have on the £100,000-a-week striker.
He told the BBC: “For Dominic to come back and save Everton was not about pressure but for his own benefit.
He needs to get back in shape.
“Every time he was down, it killed him because he wasn’t a player who didn’t care about football.
He didn’t have a lifestyle that he shouldn’t have.
He did everything he could.
“ He can to make sure he’s the best he can be.
“ , in nutrition, gym, fitness – he invests a lot of money.
“Every time he breaks down, it kills him.
The last time, at the end of last season, he was in tears because every time he took the field, something else happened.
Sean Dyche will need Calvert-Lewin to stay fit for a considerable period of time.
If the striker can do that then he has the potential to push the Toffees back into a possible relegation battle.
Managers must also ensure that players are protected.
After paying £26m to sign Beto from Udinese in the recent summer transfer window, there is now another striker registered at Everton who can handle the pressure of Calvert-Lewin and play enough.
to ensure the Englishman does not feel constrained to start the new week.
next week.
Calvert-Lewin needs to get his career back on track and he hopes his recent form is a sign that the worst of his injury worries are now firmly behind him .