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“Very similar”: Paul Robinson compares Middlesbrough player to Bundesliga star

Middlesbrough signed the attacker in the summer transfer window and he has since adapted well to life at the Riverside Stadium.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 8:04 AM
“Very similar”: Paul Robinson compares Middlesbrough player to Bundesliga star
Key Things to Know
  • Paul Robinson stated Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear has a career path very similar to Harry Kane.
  • Lankshear joined Middlesbrough from Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent five-year deal running until June 2031.
  • The 21-year-old forward has scored nine goals in 12 appearances across all competitions this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has compared Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear to Bayern Munich star Harry Kane. Robinson told BBC Sport that Lankshear shares a similar physical stature and developing career trajectory to Kane, having also progressed through Tottenham Hotspur before gaining valuable senior experience in the lower tiers.

Lankshear joined Middlesbrough on a permanent five-year contract during the summer and has made an immediate impact under manager Kim Hellberg. The 21-year-old has scored nine goals in 12 appearances across all competitions this season, helping Boro rise to second place in the Championship table.

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