Lankshear double sinks Lincoln in Boro comeback

New signing Will Lankshear's second-half brace turned the tide as Middlesbrough rallied to beat Lincoln 2-1.

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What happened. Will Lankshear scored twice in the second half as Middlesbrough came from behind to beat Lincoln City 2-1 in their Championship opener.

• Lincoln took the lead through Adam Reach in the 12th minute.
• Lankshear equalised just after the hour and scored a stoppage-time winner.
• Lincoln's 29-game unbeaten run came to an end.

Boro start their Championship campaign with a win, while Lincoln suffer a first defeat in their return to the second tier.

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