00:00Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been named in the latest England national football team squad
00:05by Thomas Tuchel following an impressive debut season with Leeds United. The forward has scored
00:1410 goals in 28 Premier League appearances and becomes the first Leeds player to receive an
00:20England call-up since Calvin Phillips. Calvert-Lewin reportedly expressed his delight at the call-up,
00:27admitting that he had yet to fully sink in. He indicated that it had been a long journey
00:33to regain international recognition and described the opportunity to represent England again as a
00:40significant achievement. The striker revealed that Tuchel contacted him prior to the squad
00:47announcement via a video call, during which the manager informed him of his inclusion.
00:54Tuchel outlined expectations for the upcoming camp and Calvert-Lewin noted that he was pleased
01:00with the conversation and viewed the call-up as valuable and a chance to impress. His selection
01:07marks his first involvement since being part of Gareth Southgate's squad for the UEFA Euro 2020
01:15tournament, where England finished as runners-up. Having joined Leeds from Everton FC after his contract
01:21expired, the striker has quickly established himself under manager Daniel Farka.
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