Lankshear scores 15 as Middlesbrough top Championship

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 16:45 · Archive

Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear has scored 15 goals in 16 games this season as his club leads the Championship.

Will Lankshear has scored 15 goals in 16 games for Middlesbrough this season, including two in Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic. The 21-year-old joined from Tottenham over the summer and has scored in 13 consecutive Championship appearances, taking his tally in the league to 13 goals in 13 matches.

With his 13th league goal in 13 games, Lankshear matched a club record set by Brian Clough in 1958-59. Only two Middlesbrough players have scored more in their opening league matches: Jimmy McClelland with 14 in 13 in 1925-26, and George Camsell, who also scored 13 in 13 but went on to become the club's all-time record scorer. Since the international break in September, Lankshear has been particularly prolific, scoring seven goals in five matches.

Talkof a possible England call-up has intensified, as Thomas Tuchel prepares to name his squad on Friday for Nations League matches. If selected, Lankshear would be the first Championship player since Sam Johnstone in 2021 to make the England squad. Head coach Kim Hellberg was asked about the prospect but declined to engage. "I have no clue," he said, adding that he had other matters to focus on with his own squad. Hellberg did joke that "it would be better if he was training with us", but acknowledged that playing for England was a significant opportunity for any player.

How it is being reported

• Will Lankshear's incredible Middlesbrough start and comparisons to legends Clough and CamsellWill Lankshear has 13 league goals in as many games for MiddlesbroughTeessideLive · 4 Nov, 12:00
• Will Lankshear for England - Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg offers his thoughts on a call-upWill Lankshear's Middlesbrough form could earn him an England call-upTeessideLive · 4 Nov, 10:00
• Unsure about England but Hellberg loves LankshearHead coach Kim Hellberg hails Will Lankshear a "brilliant lad" as the goals keep coming, raising questions of a possible England call-up.BBC Tees · 2 Nov, 13:36

In this story: Will Lankshear · Middlesbrough · Kim Hellberg · Thomas Tuchel · Brian Clough · England

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