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Lankshear's Farewell Brace Seals Oxford's Home Win
27 Apr
Summary
- Will Lankshear scored twice in his last home game for Oxford United.
- The team secured a 4-1 victory against Sheffield Wednesday.
- Lankshear expressed gratitude and sadness in his farewell speech.
Striker Will Lankshear described his final home match for Oxford United as a 'bittersweet' occasion. He netted two goals in a commanding 4-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday. The team had already faced relegation before the game, but this did not dampen their performance on the pitch.
Lankshear, who is on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, took his league goal count for the season to 11. The 21-year-old, who was named the club's young player of the year, shared his disappointment with the season's results, feeling the team had competed well.
He conveyed deep gratitude for his time at Oxford United, calling it an 'absolute blessing' to play in the Championship. Lankshear assured fans he would give his all in the final match of the campaign, which sees Oxford visit promotion-chasing Millwall.
