Dominic Calvert-Lewin has given young Everton fan Dylan a world exclusive!
The 24-year-old was speaking to Everton-mad youngster Dylan, who enjoyed an early Christmas surprise when he was called unexpectedly by striker.
When speaking to Dylan and his father via video call, the England international says he hopes to be back in action against Burnley.
"I'll hopefully back training with the team next week and hopefully play Boxing Day," he said.
"I think so [the longest he's been out], I've never really suffered with muscle injuries. I did a bit as a kid but it's the first time my body has really let me down."
Dylan, whose family are all huge Blues' fans, is recovering at home after recently undergoing nine hours of emergency surgery to remove a brain aneurism, which has left him needing rehabilitation to assist with his speech and eyesight.
And instead of a scheduled call with his physio at Alder Hey Children's Hospital - and with the help of Club partners USM - he was instead faced with his Everton hero, as part of the club's True Blue Crimbo campaign to reward deserving youngsters who have endured a tough year.
Calvert-Lewin also had a Christmas treat for Dylan and his Everton-mad family, as Blues' partner USM gifted VIP hospitality tickets to the upcoming home game against Brighton and Hove Albion in the New Year, reports the Liverpool Echo.
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