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Lankshear scores again for Middlesbrough amid England call-up speculation

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:36 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Lankshear scores again for Middlesbrough amid England call-up speculation

Summary

Will Lankshear scored two goals in Middlesbrough's 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic, increasing his total to 15 in 16 games. This strong performance has drawn attention regarding a potential England call-up, as head coach Kim Hellberg expressed uncertainty about Lankshear’s chances. The 21-year-old has netted 13 times in the Championship following his move from Tottenham, showcasing significant improvement in his overall game. Lankshear's scoring tally surpasses that of notable England strikers, including Harry Kane. The next step involves the announcement of the England squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Spain and Croatia.

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Key Details

•Middlesbrough tops the Championship standings.
•Lankshear has 15 goals in 16 games this season.
•He scored in all but one of his Championship appearances.
•England coach Thomas Tuchel has not ruled out non-Premier League players.
•Lankshear previously played for England Under-21 last month.

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1:36 PMBBC Football — Hellberg unsure of 'brilliant' Lankshear's England chances

What they're saying

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Head coach Kim Hellberg hails Will Lankshear a "brilliant lad" as the goals keep coming, raising questions of a possible England call-up.
— BBC Football

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