Frank Lampard hopeful about Dominic Calvert-Lewin for Newcastle United

Everton manager Frank Lampard has given an update on the status of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

The former Chelsea boss guided the Toffees to victory in his first match in charge against Brentford in the FA Cup, but he did it without the England international as an option.

The 24-year-old had missed more than three months of action due to a foot injury, but he returned against Brighton & Hove Albion, yet he has not been back in the team since.

"I am hopeful, I have actually had my eye off the ball on that with the game but, yesterday [Friday], he was training outside on his own. So hopefully he will be with the team tomorrow [Sunday]," Lampard told the press.

"Whether he is ready for in three days' time, we will have to see where he's at and if he has match, game ready, I will know more about that in the build-up to the game over the next couple of days."

Calvert-Lewin has managed to find the back of the net three times this season throughout his six appearances in the Premier League this season.