• •Will Lankshear, a £10m signing from Tottenham Hotspur, scored a volley to secure a 1-0 win for Middlesbrough.
• •The result advances Middlesbrough to the second round of the Carabao Cup, improving on their first-round exit last season.
• •While the victory confirms an immediate return on the club's investment, it remains to be seen if Lankshear will maintain this form in Championship league play.

Middlesbrough defeated Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round, fueled by a debut goal from Will Lankshear. The victory marks a significant improvement for Boro, who were eliminated at this same stage during the previous season. While the £10m forward showed clinical finishing, the transition from a cup appearance to a consistent starting role in the league remains an open question. Whether this performance establishes Lankshear as a primary goalscoring threat for the remainder of the season will likely become clearer during the upcoming weekend fixtures.