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Tottenham’s win still comes with a sad Will Lankshear tinge

Tottenham Hotspur completely blew Crystal Palace apart, and even if they had to go up against all 11 Eagles, they would have still come away professional victor…

By Joe Soriano · Hotspurhq

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Joe Soriano argues Tottenham's win over Crystal Palace was overshadowed by regret over selling striker Will Lankshear.
Tottenham defeated Crystal Palace for a third straight Premier League win, scoring through two defender headers.
Former Spurs forward Will Lankshear scored twice for Middlesbrough in a 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic.

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Hotspur HQ's Joe Soriano argues that Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League victory over Crystal Palace highlights regret over selling striker Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough. While Spurs earned a third consecutive league win behind two headers from defenders, starting striker Dominic Solanke struggled to make an impact.

In contrast, Lankshear scored twice for Middlesbrough in a 3-0 win against Charlton Athletic, bringing his season tally to 13 goals in 13 Championship matches. Soriano contends that Tottenham's attacking struggles raise questions about whether the club mistakenly allowed a top goalscorer to depart.

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