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Will Lankshear starts off in style to see Middlesbrough past Wrexham
Will Lankshear’s debut strike ensured Middlesbrough made a winning start to the season as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round. Lankshear, a £10m summer signing from Tottenham, scored the only goal of the game in the 61st minute as he hooked home an excellent first-time volley.
TL;DR
- Will Lankshear scored the only goal in Middlesbrough's 1-0 win over Wrexham in the Carabao Cup.
- The debut strike came in the 61st minute from a first-time volley.
- Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg praised Lankshear's instant impact and work ethic.
- Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson felt his team had chances but lacked clinical finishing.
- Adilson Malanda and Morgan Whittaker also had chances for Middlesbrough, while Danny Imray and Sam Smith had opportunities for Wrexham.