Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin credits manager Sean Dyche for his impressive return to full fitness.

Calvert-Lewin appears clear of his knee issues this season.

He told evertonfc.com: “The manager [Dyche] has played a massive role.

“I think I've been victim of my own eagerness in trying to rush back and also the expectation from others, at times, in wanting me to be fit because of what I can bring to the table. I think it turned into a bit of a vicious cycle. Now, since the manager came in, he's been big on me trusting my body again and feeling good in my body.

“It's not about just ticking off the boxes in terms of being fit to play, it's more about how I feel in myself.

“It took a lot of guts from the manager to bat off questions about me every week. He put it to bed by saying I'd be back when I was ready and that gave me confidence and a bit of relief, really.

“It took the pressure of myself and removed that feeling of having to rush back. I like to think it's paid off so far. The condition that people see me in now — that's from the manager allowing me to get there."