But Everton refused to let him go, due to his importance to the starting XI.
He has started in Everton’s last 13 Premier League games, and has become the Toffees’ leading forward.
Ancelotti stated last month that he believes the 22-year-old deserves to be called up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the upcoming Euros.
“Of course he can play. He showed a lot of quality in the last game, he can play for England, no doubt about this,” the Italian said.
