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‘Lankshear destined for international recognition’

BBC Radio 5 Live's Adam Cottier makes a case for why he thinks Will Lankshear is worthy of the Harry Kane comparisons.

By Adam Cottier · BBC Sport

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:16 AM

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BBC reporter Adam Cottier argues Will Lankshear is destined for senior international recognition.
Lankshear scored twice in Middlesbrough's victory against Charlton.
The striker reached 15 goals in all competitions before the end of October.

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BBC reporter Adam Cottier argues that Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear is destined for senior international recognition following his exceptional goalscoring form. Lankshear scored twice in Championship leaders Middlesbrough's recent victory against Charlton, bringing his tally to 15 goals in all competitions before the end of October.

Cottier notes understandable comparisons to a young Harry Kane due to Lankshear's Tottenham Hotspur background and development in the EFL. The writer highlights Lankshear's accuracy, positional awareness, and confidence as key factors driving Middlesbrough's promotion campaign.

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‘Lankshear destined for international recognition’

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