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Lankshear could be key for Boro promotion aims

BBC Final Score reporter Naz Premji analyses how Will Lankshear could be the difference for Middlesbrough this season.

By Naz Premji · BBC Sport

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 4:51 PM

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Naz Premji argues that striker Will Lankshear could be vital to Middlesbrough's automatic promotion aims.
Lankshear scored the winning goal against Wolves, marking his seventh league goal of the campaign.
Middlesbrough sits second in the Championship after nine matches under manager Kim Hellberg.

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BBC Final Score reporter Naz Premji highlights that striker Will Lankshear could be vital to Middlesbrough's promotion ambitions. Lankshear scored the winning goal against promotion rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers, taking his Championship tally to seven goals in nine games under manager Kim Hellberg.

Premji argues that Middlesbrough possesses strong momentum, sitting second in the league table after losing only once. Manager Kim Hellberg praised the 21-year-old forward's finishing, and the reporter suggests automatic promotion to the Premier League is achievable if Lankshear remains fit.

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Lankshear could be key for Boro promotion aims

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