The 'Kane-esque' striker Spurs may regret letting go
Quick summary
BBC Sport highlights a former Tottenham Hotspur striker whose prolific goalscoring form at his new club draws comparisons to Harry Kane, raising questions about Spurs' decision to let him depart.
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Attributed to original sourceWill Lankshear's positioning, finishing and poacher's instinct have made him an instant hit at Riverside Stadium – and a cause of lament at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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What happened
The article profiles a striker once on Tottenham's books who has gone on to thrive since leaving the club, posting Kane-like scoring numbers. It examines why Spurs allowed the player to depart and what the striker's emergence means in the context of Tottenham's long-standing search for a reliable centre-forward following Kane's exit to Bayern Munich. The piece reflects on recruitment decisions and the pipeline of young talent developed at Spurs' academy.
Chance analysis
Stories like this always sting a little more when they follow the departure of a generational No. 9. With Harry Kane now starring in the Bundesliga, every young striker Tottenham lets slip through the net gets measured against the man they couldn't keep. If the player in question is genuinely delivering Kane-esque numbers — volume, efficiency, link play — it sharpens the spotlight on Spurs' forward planning and whether their recruitment model is learning the right lessons from losing their all-time leading scorer.
Reinforces scrutiny on Tottenham's striker recruitment and succession planning post-Kane, but does not directly alter current squad availability or form.