Carlo Ancelotti has praised in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a ‘complete striker’ in his Everton set up.

The Toffees forward has absolutely been transformed into a goal-scoring machine in the new Premier League season and is joint scorer with Jamie Vardy on five goals after going notching eight goals in 11 matches during the Italian's first season at Goodison Park.

He completed his second hat trick last Wednesday in the English League Cup 1/16 stage when the Toffees recorded a 4-1 victory against the Hammers at home.

“He is a complete striker. It is not easy to find a striker with these characteristics,” Ancelotti said ahead of the visit of Brighton.

“He has a lot of energy, is really fast. I am really pleased he is doing really well and scoring goals because at the end a striker is judged on the goals he scores.

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The 23-year old on Thursday, September 1, 2020, was given his first senior England call up by Gareth Southgate ahead of the International friendlies and Nations League tournament next week.

James Rodriguez has been attributed much of the credit for his immediate impact, the pivot behind the Everton midfield, playing the forwards on to convert chances.

“It's a great achievement for him (the England call-up). I hope it will not be the last. It depends on him. He is doing really well. He needs to have consistency.

“For the strikers, we do some individual exercises but nothing special. I think it was more mental or tactical to be focused in the box.

“To have James (Rodriguez) behind is helpful, not only for Dominic as a striker but for us to have better possession of the ball

“Dominic used the quality of James and the quality of the team. What we like to do is play attacking football and he is now focused on the box.”