Champions League semi for the ages as holders PSG beat Bayern 5-4
In a thrilling Champions League semi-final, PSG beats Bayern 5-4 despite a late comeback.
Will Lankshear has been awarded the Golden Boot and named Young Player of the Year at Oxford United after scoring 11 league goals during his loan spell. Despite Oxford's relegation from the Championship, Lankshear's performance has been a highlight of their season.
Oxford United's Will Lankshear celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at Deepdale, Preston. Picture date: Friday March 6 2026. (Photo by Gary Oakley/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images
Here’s a smidgen of good news in what’s otherwise been a pretty crappy day in Tottenham Hotspur-land. Oxford United might have been relegated from the Championship back to League One, but young Tottenham striker Will “BIG WILLY LANKS” Lankshear has had a pretty phenomenal year for them on loan. He’s earned the club’s Golden Boot award, and was named Oxford Young Player of the Year.
Oxford (obviously) were not a very good team. They played terrorist defensive football before sacking their manager midseason. They weren’t especially great after that either, but Lankshear was one of the bright spots in their season. The 21-year-old Lankshear scored a team-high 11 league goals for Oxford from an xG of 10.64, five more goals than the next closest player, and had two assists, good enough for fifth on the team. 10 of his 11 goals came from inside the box, and he proved himself adept at finding space and opportunities inside the opposition area despite Oxford being 22nd in the Championship in goals scored and 19th in xG.
Lankshear is an intelligent box striker, adept at movement, excellent at timing his runs, and pretty clinical with his finishing for a young player without any top flight experience. Oxford may have gone down while he was there, but this was a very encouraging loan for Lankshear, and it would not at all surprise me if he locks down a reserve place in Tottenham’s first team next season whether or not Spurs are relegated. But Spurs will need to invest in a couple of midfielders who know how to pass the ball first, or like Richarlison, he’ll struggle to make an impact.
Will Lankshear scored a total of 11 league goals for Oxford United during his loan spell.
Will Lankshear won the Golden Boot and was named Young Player of the Year at Oxford United.
Despite Oxford United's poor performance and relegation, Lankshear was a standout player, contributing significantly with his goals and assists.
In a thrilling Champions League semi-final, PSG beats Bayern 5-4 despite a late comeback.
NBA moves closer to new draft lottery rules to combat tanking
James Franklin surprised by low IPL score; RCB beats DC by 9 wickets
NWSL Board cancels vote on flipping schedule to fall-to-spring, discussions ongoing.
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
Congrats, BIG WILLY LANKS!