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title: "Dominic Calvert-Lewin Opens Up on Carlo Ancelotti’s Impact at Everton"
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# Dominic Calvert-Lewin Opens Up on Carlo Ancelotti’s Impact at Everton

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has opened up on the ‘subtle’ changes from manager [Carlo Ancelotti](https://readeverton.com/2020/11/09/carlo-ancelotti-disappointed-everton-spirit-man-united/) which are making a positive impact at Goodison Park.

Despite losing their previous three games, Everton still made a remarkable and unprecedented start to the season as they won their first seven games of 2020/21, a feat [unsurpassed in 125 years](https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1895122/coleman-reveals-why-everton-retain-confidence-for-season) of the club’s history.

Calvert-Lewin has arguably been the cornerstone of that success, having [managed 11 goals](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-dominic-calvert-lewin-carlo-19255592) in all competitions so far this season.

Despite Ancelotti reportedly not altering Calvert-Lewin’s play other than instructing him to position himself closer to the goal, the striker insists that the Italian’s arrival at Goodison Park has ushered in a cultural shift that has proven critical to the Toffees’ success. He said to the[Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-dominic-calvert-lewin-carlo-19255592):

> “Carlo’s top. He’s very much a people person. He came with a reputation of being a good man-manager and to work with him in the flesh, I could see that straight away.
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> “He has an aura about him – a friendly aura, he makes you feel comfortable. He lets you enjoy what you do.
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> “I’m enjoying my football now more than ever – day in, day out – and then when I step on to the pitch I think that shows.
>
> “It’s showing in my goals return. I think tactically he’s brought experience and great knowledge to the club.
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> “For me as a young striker, you think of the players he’s worked with in the past when he’s giving me advice.
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> “He gives it in different ways, subtle ways. You see some of his quotes towards me – it’s a nice way to take things on board. I take everything he says on board.”

Ancelotti’s style of man management has clearly rubbed off on Calvert-Lewin, who used a telling metaphor to explain the impact that the 61-year-old has made on him:

> “He wants me to improve. He’s on at me every day – every day – to keep getting in the box, hitting it first time, scoring goals. I’m just like a sponge taking it all in.”

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Calvert-Lewin’s insights should make for pleasant reading for Evertonians.

It is evident that Ancelotti’s personal touch is influencing the 23-year-old for the best as he seeks to educate and build up his players to achieve their full potential.