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  1. 'Lankshear destined for international recognition'published at 09:16 GMT

    Adam Cottier
    BBC Radio 5Live reporter at the Riverside

    Middlesbrough's Will Lankshear throws his fist in the air in celebration of his goal against Charlton Athletic on SaturdayImage source, Shutterstock

    With so much already said about Will Lankshear's form this season, it's a little hard to know what to add as his goals tally accelerates at a rate of knots seldom seen in the second tier.

    Comparisons to a young Harry Kane are understandable because of his time at Spurs and his willingness to progress his career in the EFL.

    But Lankshear is more than finding his way - he's flourishing - and there's an aura about his presence in Middlesbrough's attack that's impossible to ignore.

    His latest two goals came as the league leaders played with astute authority against Charlton, if not at their best, ahead of two away games in the coming week.

    And they were good goals too - a clever clip over the goalkeeper for his first and a powerful accurate 20-yard effort for his second. Both goals labelled him as a supremely confident and agile striker.

    Accuracy is the key word with the Boro number seven.

    Lankshear appears to possess great positional sense and distinct awareness of where the goal is and what he needs to do with a particular attempt - the mark of all great strikers. There was little hesitation when presented with his two big chances on Saturday.

    Fifteen goals in all competitions is an outstanding number to have reached before the end of October and Middlesbrough look to have quelled any concerns that they cannot be in this promotion race for the long haul.

    They are exciting, creative and solid at the back - and in Lankshear they have a young Englishman surely destined to get senior international recognition in the not-too-distant future.

  2. Middlesbrough's Sebastian Berhalter reacts after win over Charltonpublished at 17:52 GMT 31 October

    Middlesbrough midfielder Sebastian Berhalter spoke to BBC Radio Tees after the win against Charlton. For a written selection of his quotes, click here

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    Berhalter: Boro were 'professional' against Charlton

  3. Boro hierarchy sign new 'long-term contracts'published at 14:53 GMT 30 October

    A view of Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium from pitch level on the halfway line with the club's crest in the foregroundImage source, Getty Images

    Middlesbrough have announced head of football Kieran Scott and and head of recruitment Chris Jones have signed new "long-term contracts" to continue at the club.

    Scott was appointed as head of football in August 2021 and was the key man in replacing Rob Edwards with current head coach Kim Hellberg when the former left for Wolverhampton Wanderers last November.

    Jones, meanwhile, has impressed supporters with the signings he has helped bring in through the door at the Riverside Stadium this summer.

    Boro signed 12 new players, including defender Ashley Phillips and striker Will Lankshear from Tottenham Hotspur, goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United, as well as Amario Cozier-Duberry on a season-long loan from Brighton, who have all made a big impact as the club currently sit top of the Championship.

    The club also confirmed the appointment of Paul Watson as their new chief technical officer having arrived from Brentford.

    "I'm delighted to sign a new contract and along with Chris we are excited about the future," Scott said.

    "Bringing Paul in is a real coup for us. His focus is on the technical and data side of things, and he comes here with a successful background at Luton, Swansea and Brentford."