Calvert-Lewin doesn't care for fashion critics but Everton ace shares fan frustration

The Everton striker, who scored three goals in as many games before getting injured in August, took to Instagram last week to reveal he would be on the front cover of The Homme + magazine.

Calvert-Lewin was dressing in a white polka shirt, with a black tie and blazer, before showing off his creative side with his flared shorts paired with black loafers and white socks.

The 24-year-old, who also proudly shows off his love of Prada, blue velvet suits and Chanel handbags on his social media channels, was praised for breaking barriers.

By transcending the typically masculine world of sport and venturing into the world of fashion, the Toffees striker will undoubtedly inspire fans to also embrace their individuality.

And, regardless of what some sceptics may say, the England international has vowed to do it his own way.

"My style can be deemed a little bit different," Calvert-Lewin told talkSPORT. "But, for me, I do what I do and I am what I am.

"So I will continue to do that and I think, if anything, football has taught me that.

"Football has always been my biggest teacher and it has taught me self-confidence and that you have to believe in yourself at all times.

"So if I want to put on a suit, and not everyone is going to like it, then I am going to continue to do so."

While success off the pitch is evident for all to see, Calvert-Lewin is yet to experience the thrill of lifting silverware at Goodison Park.

It is almost 27 years since Everton last lifted a trophy, with the club's current No.9 too young to remember the 1995 FA Cup Final victory against Manchester United.

Having also come agonisingly close as part of the England squad which reached the final of the European Championships in the summer against Italy, DCL admits he has to shoulder some of the blame.

"Being the man that is there to score goals, you have a responsibility to try and take the brunt of that," he added.

"So, for me I take that responsibility and that's where I want to drive the team and drive the club, it's ultimately to win something.

"Every team wants to win something, but with Everton, you look at the rich history and the size of the club and all the positive things, the experience in the manager that we have got, everything is there.

"I can understand the fan's frustration and I also have that frustration myself. Everybody wants to win and I am no different."