Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 6 Sept 2026
Will Lankshear's hot streak raises Spurs regret
The sold striker's latest goal for Middlesbrough highlights Tottenham's summer decision.
W. Lankshear
player
Age
21
Current club
Middlesbrough
Transfer fee
£8m initial, plus £12m add-ons
Goals
7 in 7 appearances
What happened. Will Lankshear scored the winner as Middlesbrough beat QPR 1-0, lifting them to second in the Championship.
- Lankshear scored within the opening half hour, beating Jimmy Dunne at the back post.
- He was sold by Tottenham in the summer for an initial £8m.
- He has now scored seven goals in seven appearances across all competitions.
Lankshear's form suggests Spurs may regret selling their only natural goalscorer.
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