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Confirmed: Everton striker signs new long-term contract at Goodison Park
EVERTON forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin has signed a new five-year contract after making his first-team breakthrough this season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin commits future at Everton
The 20-year-old, who joined from Sheffield United last summer, made his Premier League debut in December and scored his maiden goal against Hull in March.
And now Everton have tied Calvert-Lewin down at Goodison Park until the summer of 2022.
"I hadn't expected things to move as fast as they have and to have played against the teams I have done, so I'm very grateful for that," said Calvert-Lewin.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin puts pen to paper on new five-year Everton contract
"And I'm working hard every day to improve. I'm learning every day in training and in the games, so I can't ask for much more.
"It only feels like yesterday when I was signing for Everton, so to be here now is a great feeling.
"My leap into the first team was a bit quicker than expected and I've played a few games now.
"I came in with the Under-23s initially and I'm now really enjoying being part of the first-team squad.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his first goal for Everton against Hull
"Around Christmas I got my chance with the first team, got on the bench and made my debut.
"It's taken off from there and I've tried to take it in my stride day-by-day.
"I'm really grateful for the opportunities I've had since joining the club and I'm really looking forward to continuing my development as a player here."