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Michael Owen urges Tuchel to consider Tottenham academy graduate for England squad

England boss Thomas Tuchel has been urged to consider a player who Tottenham Hotspur sold in the summer for selection after his brilliant start to…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
Michael Owen urges Tuchel to consider Tottenham academy graduate for England squad
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Owen has urged England manager Thomas Tuchel to consider Middlesbrough's Will Lankshear for the national team.
  • Lankshear joined Middlesbrough from Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent transfer during the summer window.
  • The 21-year-old forward has scored eight goals in 10 appearances across all competitions for Middlesbrough.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former England striker Michael Owen has urged national team manager Thomas Tuchel to consider Middlesbrough forward Will Lankshear for the England squad. The 21-year-old Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate has enjoyed a brilliant start to the season in the Championship, scoring eight goals in 10 matches across all competitions since leaving Spurs in the summer.

Tottenham reportedly retained a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights for Lankshear when they sanctioned his permanent transfer to Middlesbrough. Owen highlighted a general dearth of strikers in the modern game as a key reason why Tuchel should monitor the young forward's development despite him playing outside of the top flight.

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