DRESS TO IMPRESS!

Keane: It’s great having Dom back... he’s a goal getter and trend setter!

MICHAEL KEANE has revealed that Dominic Calvert-Lewin is always dressed to kill – but insists the Everton striker never looks better than when he is wearing a royal blue No.9 shirt.

Keane, who is a strictly tracksuitand-trainers man, was not surprised to see his flamboyant team-mate on a recent front cover of fashion magazine ‘The Homme +’ wearing a polka dot shirt, blazer and loafers as well as an eyebrow-raising pair of flared shorts (below, right).

But the England international will be back in his work clothes when the Toffees face Brighton, after recovering from the toe and quadriceps injuries that have sidelined him for four months.

And Keane can’t wait to see the England striker turning on the style.

He said: “Dominic can definitely make a difference. Of course, I think everyone has to be patient. He has been out for four months, it is unlikely he will hit the ground running and score every game.

“It will take a while to get his match fitness. But Dominic is a focal point for us – and a poacher as well.

“We have really missed him. It will be good if he can score against Brighton and get on a good run straight away but it could also take time.

“There is no pressure on Dom. I am sure he will be back to scoring goals soon. He is raring to go. He has been training for over a week now, so he is all right. He is back to normal.”

Calvert-Lewin and midfielder Tom Davies have become fashion icons with their love of trendy gear.

“We’re used to it now,” added Keane. “At first, people would have a laugh, but the stuff they come in every day means you can’t take the mickey any more because it just gets boring. We are used to seeing Dom in different clothes. It takes a lot of effort. I’ll give him that. I couldn’t be bothered with it myself.

“Most of us come in tracksuits, but when the young lads get a new contract and start to wear nice clothes, that’s when you start to take the mickey.”

What Rafa Benitez could do with now is for his team to express themselves at Goodison.

Everton have not played since their draw at Chelsea on December 16 after Covid wiped out their festive schedule. And, although their last home game was a thrilling 2-1 victory over Arsenal, there is an acceptance that the team have struggled in front of their own fans since losing to West Ham a year ago. Keane said: “Momentum is massive, but especially at home. “When we have our fans behind us and we’re getting results, Goodison Park becomes a really tough place for other teams to come to.

“It’s up to us to make sure that teams don’t like coming here. So, in that respect, this is a massive game. We are raring to go.

“We have now got to start the year right at home. It’s a clean slate and if we can send the fans home happy, then we kick on from there.”