Will Lankshear

Early career

Lankshear started his career with Arsenal at youth level before being released. He subsequently joined Sheffield United, agreeing a scholarship contract with the club in February 2021. 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. However, amid interest from Premier League club Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur agreed to pay £2 million to Sheffield United for him on 31 August 2022, with £1 million of the fee guaranteed and further payments thought to be performance-related bonuses. 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. Lankshear signed a contract with Tottenham running until the summer of 2025.

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. Lankshear paid tribute to the strength and conditioning work he had undertaken since joining Tottenham Hotspur. Playing in the…

Lankshear scored on his debut for England U19 on 15 November 2023, in a 6–0 win over Romania U19. On 10 October 2024, Lankshear made his U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Italy in Frosinone. On 29 August 2025, Lankshear was called up to the England under-21s. On 25 September 2026, Lankshear scored on his debut for England under-21s in a 4–2 win over Kazakhstan.

Lankshear has been described as a "poacher" who is "outstanding in front of goal".

Lankshear is reportedly a Tottenham Hotspur supporter. He is the younger brother of Gateshead defender Alex Lankshear.