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title: "Pundit: Josh King and Dominic Calvert-Lewin a ‘match made in heaven’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Jones"
section: "Everton News"
published: "2021-02-05T12:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-02-05T12:00:00Z"
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# Pundit: Josh King and Dominic Calvert-Lewin a ‘match made in heaven’

A strike partnership of [Dominic Calvert-Lewin](https://readeverton.com/2021/02/05/kpmg-report-dominic-calvert-lewin-market-value-increase-everton/) and [Joshua King](https://readeverton.com/2021/02/03/carlo-ancelotti-open-to-extended-josh-king-stay/) could be a ‘match made in heaven ‘for Everton, according to former Premier League striker Noel Whelan.

Speaking to [Football Insider,](https://www.footballinsider247.com/match-made-in-heaven-exclusive-whelan-wowed-by-shrewd-completed-everton-deal/) Whelan iterated a belief that the differing qualities between the two strikers opens strong possibilities for Ancelotti’s attack.

King opted to leave Bournemouth for Everton [amid late interest from Fulham](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-winner-named-in-everton-fulhams-race-for-joshua-king/) on deadline day, signing a [short-term permanent deal](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55897493) with the Toffees.

Hailing him as a ‘really shrewd’ acquisition, Whelan was clear on how King opens up new angles for Ancelotti’s offensive approach, saying:

> I’m just happy that the move has actually happened because I’m sick of talking about it! Now he’s got the move and is out of Bournemouth which was a long saga in itself.

> I think that’s a really shrewd move by Ancelotti. He’s got someone with a bit of pace, a real direct style of running, plays on the shoulder of defenders.

> I think if he gets a good relationship going with Calvert-Lewin that could be a match made in heaven.

### Read Everton Verdict

Whelan has a fair point; the Everton duo possess differing qualities which could complement each other superbly.

King is more of a traditional centre-forward, dropping [slightly deeper](https://premierleaguenewsnow.com/statistical-analysis-joshua-king-afc-bournemouth-summer-transfer-2020/) into pockets of space behind the striker, looking to pounce upon loose balls. Conversely, Calvert-Lewin’s [aerial threat](https://eplanalysis.com/the-resurgence-of-dominic-calvert-lewin-scout-report-tactical-analysis-tactics#:~:text=Calvert%2DLewin%20ranks%20on%20top,first%20touch%20of%20the%20ball.&text=He%20has%20scored%20three%20goals,the%20highest%20in%20the%20league.) renders him more of a target man who aims to muscle through defences.

His well-taken goal from a set piece routine in the [2-1 victory](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55820959) over Leeds serves as prime evidence of the different qualities he has compared to King – but both can prove to be equally deadly.