Calvert-Lewin becoming the complete striker

Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, described as "unplayable" by Jamie Carragher, is the focus of The Radar column as he pushes for an England recall; plus: Brian Brobbey's unmatched hold-up play for Sunderland and Elliot Anderson's Rodri impression for Man City

Welcome to The Radar , a Sky Sports column in which Nick Wright uses a blend of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know Premier League stories. This week:

🔺Calvert-Lewin's all-round threat 🔺Brobbey the hold-up master 🔺Anderson filling Rodri's shoes 🔺A player to watch this weekend

It took an assist from the goal accreditation appeals panel but Dominic Calvert-Lewin is up to three goals for the season in the Premier League. His revised total puts him behind only Manchester City's Erling Haaland. He is in the frame for an England recall.

Factor all competitions and it is nine goals in 15 appearances for Calvert-Lewin since April. "He is in outstanding shape and playing with lots of confidence," said Leeds boss Daniel Farke after the striker's starring display in Monday's 4-1 win over Newcastle.

Calvert-Lewin has always had a knack for getting into the right positions. His shot maps, both at Leeds and for his final two seasons at Everton, show a concentration of efforts from the centre of the box. The difference is that he is now converting more of them.

Calvert-Lewin's wastefulness came to define him at Everton. But he has already scored as many Premier League goals for Leeds as he managed in his final four seasons there. "Sometimes a move rejuvenates a player," said Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.

The underlying data illustrates how the gap between his expected goals and actual goals scored has narrowed as he has gradually emerged from his finishing funk. "Maybe sometimes composure has let him down in his career, but not here," added Carragher.

His goals against Newcastle showed the breadth of his attacking threat. First, a characteristic leap and header to dispatch James Justin's cross. Then, a darting run in behind to reach Tarik Muharemovic's first-time pass and finish beyond the goalkeeper.

Farke described him as "one of the standout strikers in the league" after the game. Now that he has rediscovered his cutting edge in front of goal, it is difficult to argue otherwise.

The 29-year-old offers that coveted blend of speed and aerial strength. Monday's game was another reminder of how he can dominate centre-backs from long passes and crosses, while also making runs to stretch opponents and threaten in behind.

Calvert-Lewin is joint-top with Sunderland defender Dan Ballard for aerials won in the Premier League this season and stands out as the only player near the top of that list who also ranks among the top 10 players in the division for runs in behind.

Tracking data shows he has clocked one of the highest top speeds in the Premier League this season. His off-the-ball intensity is invaluable to Leeds defensively as well as offensively. "It's not just scoring goals," added Farke on Monday.