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Will Lankshear

Will Lankshear

English football player (born 2005)

William Lankshear (born 20 April 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur as a striker.

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Career

Early career

Lankshear was at the Arsenal Academy before joining up with Sheffield United. He agreed a scholarship contract with Sheffield United in February 2021.[3] Lankshear was the top scorer in the division as he captained Sheffield United to the under-18 Professional Development League Division 2 title in 2021–22. He scored 38 goals in 48 appearances for the Sheffield United age-group teams in total. Sheffield United first team manager Paul Heckingbottom described him as having “a good gift to score goals”, and Sheffield United were ready to offer him a new contract.[4] However, amid interest from Premier League club Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur agreed to pay £2 million to Sheffield United for him on 31 August 2022,[5] with £1m of the fee guaranteed and further payments thought to be performance-related bonuses.[5] Some reports suggest the fee could rise to £2.5 million with Heckingbottom admitting it was “a good deal” for the youngster considering they had picked him up for free only a year previously.[6] Lankshear signed a contract with Tottenham running until the summer of 2025.[7]

Tottenham Hotspur

On 8 October 2022, Lankshear made his debut as a substitute for Spurs' under-18s with his team 3–1 down against the Wolverhampton Wanderers youth side, and scored a quick-fire brace to level the match.[8] Lankshear paid tribute to the strength and conditioning work he had undertaken since joining Tottenham Hotspur.[8] Playing in the UEFA Youth League against Sporting Lisbon, Lankshear scored after 46 seconds.[9]

Lankshear scored 23 goals for Tottenham's U21 team in the 2023–24 Premier League 2 season, including a brace in the 3-1 play-off final victory against Sunderland. His performances saw him named as the league's Player of the Season.[10] [11]

International career

He scored on his debut for England U19 on 15 November 2023, in a 6–0 win over Romania U19.[12]

Style of play

Lankshear has been described as a “poacher” who is “outstanding in front of goal”.[13]

Personal life

Lankshear is reportedly a Tottenham Hotspur supporter.[14]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 19 September 2023
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  1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

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    "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". www.premierleague.com.
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    Thomas, Lyall (26 August 2022). "Tottenham to sign £2m young striker Will Lankshear from Sheffield United one year after Arsenal release". Sky Sports. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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    Hall, Danny (31 August 2022). "Fee revealed as Sheffield United man nears Premier League transfer - What boss said about "good deal"". The Star. National World. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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    Hemmingham, Nathan (12 October 2022). "Will Lankshear opens up on 'brilliant' Tottenham Hotspur start following Sheffield United move". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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    Guest, Rob (26 October 2022). "Tottenham vs Sporting CP UEFA Youth League highlights as Will Lankshear nets in defeat". Football London. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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    "Lankshear brace fires Under-21s to Premier League 2 play-off final triumph". Tottenham Hotspur. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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    Gold, Alasdair (27 May 2024). "Lankshear makes Postecoglou plan and names 'unbelievable' Spurs wonderkid". Football London. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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    Smith, Frank (15 November 2023). "Report: England MU19s 6-0 Romania U19". England Football. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
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    Connor, Lee. "The 5 Sheffield United academy stars Heckingbottom could call upon next season". Sheffield United News. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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    Hemmingham, Nathan (31 August 2022). "Inside Tottenham's deal for Sheffield United ace Will Lankshear and his 'gift for scoring goals'". MSN. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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