Dominic Calvert-Lewin appears likely to miss England’s final World Cup squad following a high-profile miss during a lackluster international return against Uruguay.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s World Cup aspirations have suffered a major blow after he was cut from the England camp following a disappointing cameo against Uruguay.
The Leeds forward, making his first international appearance in five years, failed to capitalize on a golden scoring opportunity.
Pundits Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker were notably critical, suggesting the miss effectively ended his chances of making Thomas Tuchel’s final 26-man roster.
The veteran strikers emphasized the high stakes of international football on the Rest Is Football podcast.
Reflecting on the missed header, Shearer stated: “Calvert-Lewin came on and missed an absolute sitter… because when you get a chance, you’ve got to score as a striker.”
Leeds now face a critical relegation battle, requiring their leading scorer to rediscover his clinical edge after a prolonged goal drought.