Match ReportThe GuardianUnverified source· 7 Aug 2026
Lankshear's debut volley sends Middlesbrough past Wrexham
A stunning first-time volley from £10m signing Will Lankshear sealed a winning start for Middlesbrough.
W. Lankshear
player
Competition
Carabao Cup first round
Score
Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham
Scorer
Will Lankshear (61')
Venue
Riverside Stadium
What happened. Will Lankshear scored a fine volley on his debut as Middlesbrough beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round.
- Lankshear joined from Tottenham for £10m in the summer.
- Middlesbrough advanced to the second round, improving on last year.
- Danny Ward made a superb point-blank save to deny an early Boro opener.
Middlesbrough will look to build on this winning start in the next round.
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