'Calvert-Lewin played with a real joy'

Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United celebratesImage source, Getty Images
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BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope says Dominic Cavert-Lewin will "get goals and cause problems" for Daniel Farke's side this season after his "sensational" display in the 3-1 win over Wolves.

The 28-year-old scored his first Whites goal at Molinuex and impressed with his hold-up and link play throughout.

"My man of the match was Calvert-Lewin," Pope told the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.

"His attitude and confidence said 'even if I don't score, I'll be fine'. His performance was fantastic from everywhere and having players like that in your team who know the Premier League makes such a difference.

"It's not just the fact he scored, it was his overall play. His hang-time, winning headers, winning free-kicks.

"He wins the free-kick that [Anotn] Stach scores from and does it again in the second-half when they haven't had any play in the final third - he wins a dangerous free-kick because he's clever and he's got the legs.

"He brought people into play, he just played with a real joy about him, and was just the perfect number nine. He did lots of minutes too - it was a long time before [Lucas] Nmecha came on.

"Keep him fit and he is going to get goals and cause problems. He was sensational."

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