Dominic Calvert-Lewin says Leeds United cannot afford to ease up in their battle against relegation despite Friday’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Burnley.
The 29-year-old striker scored his 13th league goal of the season as Leeds moved nine points clear of the relegation zone with only three matches remaining.
Although the result has also brought Leeds closer to the European qualification places, Calvert-Lewin insisted the team’s primary objective remains securing survival.
Speaking to Sky Sports about the possibility of earning an England call-up for the World Cup, the forward said his focus is firmly on finishing the season strongly with Leeds.
“I’ll be honest, it’s not something I really look at,” he said.
“Most of my focus has been on making sure we stay in the Premier League. That was objective number one and, until that is mathematically done, our job is not done and my job is not done.”
He added that strong club performances naturally improve a player’s chances at international level.
“A by-product of doing well for your club is getting closer to the national team, so I just need to keep scoring goals and putting in performances, and the rest will take care of itself.”
