Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is back in contention for the trip to Manchester City

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is back in contention for Saturday’s tough Premier League game against champions Manchester City.

The England international missed Boxing Day’s defeat by Wolves due to a lack of match fitness after struggling with a series of injury problems this season.

At his pre-match press conference, manager Frank Lampard said: “He’s in the squad.”

Dominic Calvert-Lewin wants to play for Everton in the upcoming game

Frank Lampard confirmed that the forward has returned from injury ahead of the Man City clash

Asked if he might be ready, Lampard added: “We’ll see.”

Calvert-Lewin has only played six games this season and Everton, just a point above the last three, have struggled in front of goal without him.

Lampard’s side have scored just 12 goals in their 16 Premier League games.

Lampard said: “We lost Richarlison and didn’t have Dominic apart from a couple of games. If you lose that firepower, it might not be easy to replace in terms of sheer objectives and performance.

“Having Dominic back in the team is a great thing for us because players who can make the difference at the top end of the pitch mean points. As simple as that.’

Calvert-Lewin is treated on the pitch during Everton’s Merseyside derby against Liverpool