Former Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown has been left blown away by a Leeds United star’s dramatic revival in West Yorkshire, describing the player’s situation as a “miracle” after overcoming initial scepticism.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has enjoyed a stunning resurgence under Daniel Farke, re-establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most lethal hitmen. The 29-year-old forward has developed an immediate affinity with Elland Road, remarkably finding the back of the net seven times in his last seven Premier League home outings for Leeds United.

That remarkable Elland Road sequence has cemented his standing as the undeniable focal point of Farke’s attacking structure. His ability to lead the line with physical dominance, hold off opposition centre-backs, and link up play effortlessly with surrounding runners has transformed the team’s dynamic into a truly formidable offensive unit.

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Martin Keown dubs Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s injury turnaround at Leeds United a “miracle”

Many observers inside football initially questioned the wisdom of bringing in the former Everton marksman given his persistent battle with recurring muscle injuries over recent campaigns. In his final season with the Toffees, Calvert-Lewin missed 16 games through injury – a pattern that marred his spell on Merseyside.

However, his comprehensive physical transformation, sharp movement, and consistent availability week in, week out have completely silenced doubters across the division, with Calvert-Lewin now propelling himself right back into the England national team fold.

Analysing the striker’s massive impact on Premier League Productions’ The Weekend Wrap, Keown confessed that while the transfer initially looked like a huge gamble for Leeds United, Calvert-Lewin’s output and availability have proved transformative.

“He’s an England international now. And he’s oozing quality. And he wants that ball more than anybody else. And he’s been wonderful since he’s been there to overcome the injuries that he had. We all, you know, we all saw it as a risk. And suddenly it’s been a miracle, a miracle of health because he’s available for every week.”

Beyond his remarkable fitness turnaround, Keown emphasised how the symbiotic relationship between Calvert-Lewin and the passionate Elland Road fanbase has fuelled his peak performances on the pitch. The Arsenal legend noted that playing in front of such an intense, vocal home crowd has clearly reignited the centre-forward’s inner confidence and competitive fire.

He added: “But what he actually does on the pitch, as you say, seven goals [in seven Premier League games at Elland Road] now. He loves it at Elland Road. That atmosphere, that crowd gets behind him.”

With Calvert-Lewin spearheading the frontline with supreme hunger and consistency, Farke now possesses a proven Premier League talisman capable of deciding crucial matches at any moment. Leeds United supporters will be desperate for their star forward to maintain his sensational streak of form that has delivered five goals across all competitions this season, as the Whites look to build momentum across the remainder of the campaign.

It is evident that Calvert-Lewin’s impact also rubs off on other players in Farke’s squad. Noah Okafor has already explained how the Englishman has helped bring the best out of him since their arrival at Elland Road last year.