Carlo Ancelotti said Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a key part of Everton’s future who has the potential to become “one of the best strikers in Europe” after the attacker signed a new five-year contract with the Club on Friday.

Calvert-Lewin joins fellow talented Englishman Mason Holgate in committing to the Club, with the defender also penning a five-year contract this week.

Both have thrived under Ancelotti’s tutelage, with Calvert-Lewin hitting eight Premier League goals since his appointment on 21 December. No player has scored more top-flight goals during that period.

Ancelotti praised Calvert-Lewin’s expansive range of qualities on the pitch as well as highlighting the 22-year-old’s strong character and attitude.

“Dominic is a very important player for us and for the future of Everton,” he said.

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“He is a player with a lot of quality.

“Dominic has all the attributes to become one of the best strikers in England and in Europe. He is fast, has good skills, is strong in the air and works extremely hard for the team.

“He also has a fantastic mentality and his desire to improve has impressed me ever since I came to the Club.

“I am very happy he has signed this new contract, in the same week Mason Holgate committed his future to the Club, and I am confident they will be important players as we aim to bring success to Everton.”