New subs rule catches out Boro star

Middlesbrough were briefly down to ten men after Will Lankshear took too long to leave the pitch.

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What happened. Middlesbrough were briefly forced to play with ten men after Will Lankshear took too long to exit the field of play against Wrexham in the Carabao Cup.

• New substitution rule caused the issue.
• Lankshear's slow exit led to temporary numerical disadvantage.

The incident highlights the impact of the new subs rule in cup competitions.

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