Harry Kane sends Will Lankshear warning with Middlesbrough striker compared to England legend

England captain Harry Kane has warned against placing too much pressure on Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear amid growing comparisons between the two players. Kane praised the 21-year-old forward's goalscoring instincts and recent form, urging observers to give him time to develop rather than projecting him immediately as Kane's long-term replacement in the national setup.

Lankshear has scored 15 goals in 15 appearances for Middlesbrough this season after joining the club in the summer. Although England scouts planned to watch him against Wrexham ahead of a potential senior call-up under manager Thomas Tuchel, an injury ruled him out of Middlesbrough's last two matches and the current international squad.