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Dominic Calvert-Lewin admits it was a “no-brainer” to move to Everton given the club’s reputation of giving youth a chance in the first team.

Calvert-Lewin was signed from Sheffield United in a £1.5million deal on deadline day last Wednesday and put pen to paper on a four-year deal.

The 19-year-old striker, who spent last season on loan at Northampton Town, was tracked by the Blues for much of the summer.

Everton saw off competition from Manchester United for Calvert-Lewin, who will join David Unsworth’s under-23 squad.

And the youngster believes the breakthrough of Mason Holgate this season is proof he has made the right decision by coming to Goodison.

“It was a no-brainer for me,” said Calvert-Lewin. “You only have to look at the chance that’s given to youth here and the opportunities that have been given.

“The players that are in there now, you look at Mason Holgate, and that’s something that appeals to me as a 19-year-old player.

“You can’t ask for more than that. Obviously, your hard work pays off and I’m just looking for a chance to impress and show what I can do.

“I play more as a striker, I can play in behind the striker as well, but I like to be quite direct and in in behind the striker. I’m quite good in air so I like to head the ball.”

Calvert-Lewin celebrated the move by earning a first call-up to the England under-20 side, and scored in the 2-1 defeat to Brazil on Sunday.

“It’s been a whirlwind for me,” he added. “The England call-up was unexpected.”