Frank Lampard hailed the return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin from injury and said the forward should ‘take confidence’ from his first Everton goal since August during Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Brentford.
Calvert-Lewin scored three in his first three appearances this campaign but has had an injury-hit season ever since, missing large chunks with various niggles. He returned to action as a late substitute during last week’s 0-0 draw at Watford but Sunday marked his first start since early April. He scored Everton’s opener after Richarlison’s shot flicked Calvert Lewin’s chest and creeped in at the far post. Lampard was delighted for the forward after what has been a difficult season.
“It’s great having Dom back particularly with the performance he showed against Brenftord,” he told his pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday’s game against Crystal Palace.
