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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