SpotlightSky SportsUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Lankshear's hot start at Boro: 'Closest thing to Kane'
After a slow start, Will Lankshear is now being compared to Harry Kane by his coach.
W. Lankshear
player
Age
21
Position
Striker
Club
Middlesbrough
Fee
Up to £20m
Key stat
3 goals in first two games
What happened. Will Lankshear has made a stunning start at Middlesbrough, scoring on debut and a brace in the league, after joining from Tottenham for a fee that could rise to £20m.
- Coach Scott Chickelday rates him the best finisher he works with.
- Lankshear's loan at Oxford United helped round his game.
- He has scored 11 goals overall in his career so far.
“This boy is the closest thing I have seen to Harry Kane.”
— Scott Chickelday
Lankshear's early form suggests he could become a top striker, with comparisons to Kane growing.
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