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title: "Ian Wright Praises Everton-linked Striker Kasper Dolberg"
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published: "2021-07-05T19:05:00Z"
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# Ian Wright Praises Everton-linked Striker Kasper Dolberg

Ian Wright has praised reported Everton target Kasper Dolberg for his fine form for Denmark at Euro 2020, feeling that the tournament is a moment of ‘redemption’ for the ex-Ajax starlet.

Euros semi-finalists Denmark have made strong use of Dolberg in recent games, with the forward scoring a crucial second goal for the Danes against the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals.

His victory-securing strike took his Euros tally to three goals in as many games, with the OGC Nice man in contention to start versus England in Wednesday’s semi-final clash between the two sides.

With [10 goals in 29 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kasper-dolberg/profil/spieler/283196) for his country, the 23-year-old has been linked with Everton and Leicester City, according to reports from [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dolberg-ecco-dove-puo-andare-a-giocare-l-eroe-della-danimarca-al-88052) \[via [HITC](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/07/05/like-he-was-van-basten-ian-wright-hails-euro-2020-striker-reportedly-wanted-by-everton/)\].

Wright was keen to praise Dolberg for his recent international form, drawing upon intense pressure surrounding his potential and comparisons to legendary Dutch ace Marco van Basten.

Speaking to[ITV Sport](https://www.itv.com/hub/highlights-uefa-european-football-championship/2a4548a0020)\[via [HITC](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/07/05/like-he-was-van-basten-ian-wright-hails-euro-2020-striker-reportedly-wanted-by-everton/)\], Wright claimed:

> “I like Dolberg as a striker. Again, he was somebody that went to Ajax when he was young.

> “He started very well. Very good goalscorer. He has good link-up play. In his first season, he had 23 goals and his dad started to talk about him like he’s Van Basten and that didn’t help him.

> “But he faces up play. Links up well. And Denmark are off.

> “I think it’s redemption for both of these strikers (Patrick Schick and Dolberg) and what people expected from them. And I think this tournament has brought it out of them. I am delighted for them.”

### Read Everton Verdict

Everton found a consistent scorer in Dominic Calvert-Lewin last season, though a comparative failure for Joshua King to challenge Calvert-Lewin for a major role meant that Everton lacked an alternative striking option.

Richarlison occasionally deputised for his teammate, but Everton could do far worse than Dolberg.

With King out of contract, Calvert-Lewin remains Rafa Benitez’ sole natural striking option – meaning Dolberg could be an ideal replacement to fill the void.