Dominic Calvert-Lewin has heaped praise on Leeds’ medical department as he continues to construct an eye-catching season.

The 28-year-old was badly hampered by injuries during recent seasons at Everton but after a free transfer to Leeds during the summer, now has nine league goals to his name – his best return since scoring 16 in 2020-21.

Asked by BBC Sport how he has managed to feature in 21 of Leeds’ 23 league games already this season, Calvert-Lewin said: “I would say that it’s probably the, the whole picture. You know, the holistic approach of me, myself care of my body, taking care of my nutrition, putting extra emphasis on recovery and things like that, and just becoming more knowledgeable about all aspects of what it takes to be able to give 100% every week.

“And then also coming into a club where the the sports science staff and the physical staff, they’re fantastic in my opinion, and they pay a lot of attention to detail and the testing that you go through.

“For me, it fits and is obviously working for me. They are very open-minded people. It’s not like ‘my way or the highway’ kind of thing. They’ve allowed me to come in, listen to my side, listen to what works for me and how I can get back to my best physical peak. And I’ve also been open from from my side and listening to what they can advise. You know, they’re the professionals. And having that open relationship as has been the key really.”

In a wide-ranging interview, Calvert-Lewin told BBC Sport’s Betty Glover that becoming a dad has also calmed him as an athlete and changed his views on the game.

He also discussed his focus on helping Leeds stay in the Premier League and the potential of featuring for England again, having made 11 caps.

Discussing his new life at Leeds, he added: “I get along really well with James Justin. He’s he’s my type of guy. You know, we sit and drink a coffee together. He’s chilled, a family man.

“I really like Ethan Ampadu as well. He’s 25 now so he’s on the cusp. But he’s a really good, natural leader. And he has the respect of everybody in the team and me coming into the team. I appreciate that I bring experience, but I’ve just enjoyed trying to help him as much as possible and help him grow as a player and as a person, as as my peers did for me at Everton. So my role has changed. So I’d say Ethan Ampadu, he’s a top player with a lot of quality, so I can’t say enough good things about him.”