The startling numbers behind Will Lankshear’s start & Hellberg’s timely transfer nod

Will Lankshear has reached 15 goals in all competitions this season after scoring twice in Middlesbrough's 3-0 win against Charlton Athletic. The striker's tally includes 13 Championship goals before the end of October, putting him on an early pace toward 46 league goals. Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg highlighted the team's creative output as a primary reason for the forward's prolific scoring record.

Dominic Shaw notes that Lankshear has surpassed Morgan Whittaker's club-leading total from last season and has not gone more than one game without scoring. Hellberg credited the club's recruitment staff, including Kieran Scott and Chris Jones, for securing Lankshear during the summer transfer window, while also praising the striker's work ethic, attitude, and ongoing development alongside teammates like Sebastian Berhalter.