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Everton enjoy huge injury boost with Dominic Calvert-Lewin FINALLY in contention to play following a knee injury that has kept the striker out since the final day of LAST SEASON with Everton hosting Manchester United this weekend

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin finally appears ready for his first involvement of the season after injury.

The England international sustained a knee problem on the eve of the opening weekend, but after a couple of false starts, with manager Frank Lampard holding him back to give him extra time to improve his fitness, he looks set to re-join the squad for the visit of Manchester United.

"Yes, he's in contention," said Lampard.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is in contention for Everton's game on Sunday against Man Utd

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is in contention for Everton's game on Sunday against Man Utd

"We'll have to see how match-fit he is, but in terms of the injury he's better.