Home » Football » Premier League » Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Will Lankshear turned the pressure up on Dominic Solanke even more

Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke scored this past weekend in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United, rescuing a point with a header in the second half of st

By Joe Soriano · Hotspurhq

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Hotspur HQ argues Will Lankshear's strong form at Middlesbrough increases pressure on Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke.
Solanke scored a late equalizer in Tottenham's 1-1 draw with Manchester United but missed earlier scoring chances.
Lankshear joined Middlesbrough on a permanent transfer for £10 million plus up to £10 million in add-ons.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Hotspur HQ's Joe Soriano argues that former Tottenham Hotspur forward Will Lankshear's strong form for Middlesbrough increases pressure on current Spurs striker Dominic Solanke. Despite scoring a stoppage-time equalizer in Tottenham's 1-1 draw against Manchester United, Solanke faced criticism for missing earlier chances during the match under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Soriano notes that Middlesbrough purchased Lankshear during the summer transfer window for an initial £10 million fee, potentially rising to £20 million with add-ons. Lankshear has since scored eight goals in 10 EFL Championship matches, including a goal in a 3-2 victory over Stoke City.

Read the full article on Hotspurhq

Will Lankshear turned the pressure up on Dominic Solanke even more

More Tottenham Hotspur News

Never Miss a Sports Update