Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s renaissance at Leeds renews talks of England return

Jan 2, 2026 - 13:30
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s renaissance at Leeds renews talks of England return

Striker’s run of goals has helped transform his side’s fortunes and raised the possibility of international recall

As the half-time scores drifted in, two questions dominated the airwaves. Was Daniel Farke 45 minutes away from the sack? And just how underwhelming a summer signing had Dominic Calvert-Lewin been? As television and radio pundits agreed, the Leeds manager was in a precarious position, something extraordinary was unfolding in the away dressing room at the Etihad Stadium.

It was late November and Leeds were trailing 2-0 to Manchester City. While Farke decided the moment had come to rip up his long-preferred setup and switch from a back four and a lone striker to 5-3-2, Calvert-Lewin was not content merely to ready himself for his introduction as a second-half substitute. Continue reading...

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