Andy Gray left visibly shocked by what Richard Keys has said about Leeds United player
Leeds’ 3-1 win against Nottingham Forest was crucial in the relegation fight, but it also got Andy Gray and Richard Keys talking about one player.
Farke’s side practically walked to all three points on Friday night, with Jayden Bogle and Ilia Gruev in particular the major standouts.
The Leeds manager was also engaged in some antics of his own during the game, as Farke was spotted gesturing to the Elland Road crowd off camera.
While Bogle and Noah Okafor scored the first two goals, it was Leeds’ final scorer on the day, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that was on the tips of the duo’s tongues following the final whistle.
Andy Gray shocked by Richard Keys’ stance on Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Calvert-Lewin has been a sensation for Leeds United this season, and his goalscoring form has played a big role in the Peacocks currently staving off relegation.
The Englishman has had a tough few years with injuries, but so far at Elland Road, he has been thriving for Farke.
The player is endearing himself to the fanbase, and after Calvert-Lewin’s mocking gesture towards Nottingham Forest supporters, the Elland Road faithful are sure to love him even more.
Of course, with it being a World Cup year, the Leeds forward will be hoping that his performances will be enough to get on the England plane come the end of the season.
The idea of Calvert-Lewin going to the World Cup is one that should be looked at.
Gray has now made the case for the Leeds man. The pundit feels if he gets five or more goals this season, Thomas Tuchel would not be able to ignore him
However, his punditry partner, Keys, did not agree, and his comments left Gray visibly surprised, who was unable to contain his open-mouthed reaction.
Keys said: “If I were Thomas Tuchel, I would have a look and then move on, and I would be calling Ivan Toney.”
What has been said about Calvert-Lewin’s World Cup chances?
Calvert-Lewin has not featured for England since 2021, when he played six times for the Three Lions and scored twice. He will now be looking at ending that five-year absence.
Right now, you would have to think his chances are looking pretty good, based on his form, and just before the New Year, Farke admitted he felt he was on his way.
The Leeds manager stated if he continued to score goals, “he has good chances to be on the plane”.
Time will tell if the 29-year-old is given his chance, but with a couple of England friendlies at the end of March, Tuchel surely has to at least get a close-up view.