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'Bambi on ice you said... Bambi found his skates!': Dominic Calvert-Lewin's father says he is 'beyond proud' of his son for bouncing back from career set-backs in emotional post after Everton striker scored on his England debut against Wales

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's father has praised is son for recovering from several setbacks after scoring his first England goal against Wales.

The Everton forward scored the opener on his international debut for the Three Lions, heading home Jack Grealish's opener as Gareth Southgate's side won 3-0 at Wembley on Thursday night.

The goal caps off a remarkable rise in form for the 23-year-old striker, with the man who was playing at Stalybridge Celtic six years ago scoring his tenth goal of the season for both club and country after just a month of action.