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Will Lankshear
English footballer (born 2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Lankshear (born 20 April 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL Championship club Oxford United, on loan from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
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Club career
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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 £1 million 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]
On 3 October 2024, Lankshear made his senior debut for Tottenham, starting a 2–1 away win over Hungarian champions Ferencvárosi TC in the UEFA Europa League.[12] He scored his first goal for the club on 7 November in a 3–2 away defeat to Galatasaray in the same competition, before being sent off for receiving two yellow cards.[13]
Loan to West Bromwich Albion
On 31 January 2025, Lankshear joined Championship club West Bromwich Albion on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.[14] He made his first appearance for the club on 8 February 2025 as a substitute for Isaac Price, in a 2–1 home win over Sheffield Wednesday.[15]
Loan to Oxford United
On 5 August 2025, Lankshear joined Championship side Oxford United on a season-long loan.[16] He made his debut on the opening day of the 2025–26 season, a 1–0 home defeat to Portsmouth.[17]
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International career
Lankshear scored on his debut for England U19 on 15 November 2023, in a 6–0 win over Romania U19.[18]
On 10 October 2024, Lankshear made his U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Italy in Frosinone.[19]
Style of play
Lankshear has been described as a "poacher" who is "outstanding in front of goal".[20]
Personal life
Lankshear is reportedly a Tottenham Hotspur supporter.[21]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 11 March 2025
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
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Honours
Tottenham Hotspur
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