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Ancelotti backs Calvert-Lewin to become 'top striker' after inspiring Everton win at Newcastle

Carlo Ancelotti says Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin has everything needed to be “a top striker” as he runs the rule over his new squad at Goodison Park.

Following his winner against Burnley in Ancelotti’s first match in charge, Calvert-Lewin notched a brace at Newcastle on Saturday to ensure the Italian’s tenure began with two wins from two.

Ancelotti has managed the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema and Didier Drogba during his career – so he knows what it takes to become a top-class centre-forward.

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“[Calvert-Lewin] is a fantastic striker in my opinion – fantastic with the head, clever in the box, and sharp,” he told reporters.