It was a huge year of development for one of Tottenham's bright young academy players as they starred in the Championship this season
Tottenham striker Will Lankshear says he will always be "a yellow" after his "unforgettable" season at Oxford United came to an end.
The 21-year-old striker hit 12 goals for the Championship side despite their struggles which eventually ended in relegation with two games to go. Lankshear became a popular figure with the club's fans thanks to his battling style and finishing, which brought two very different but both spectacular goals in the 4-1 win in their final home game against Sheffield Wednesday that was ultimately not enough to keep United up due to results earlier in the day.
The young Spurs forward, who was joined by Tottenham team-mate Jamie Donley at Oxford in the second half of the campaign, took home a double at United's end of season awards, winning the men's Golden Boot and the club's Young Player of the Year award.
It was a huge developmental loan spell for Lankshear as he played 47 matches with 16 goal involvements and he posted a heartfelt message on social media with a montage of moments across his season.
"Although it wasn’t the end we all wanted I’d like to thank all the staff, players and fans @oufcofficial you made my time here an unforgettable one. I wish everyone the very best in there futures and I will always keep an eye out for Oxford United in the future. Once a yellow always a yellow Keep fighting," he wrote.
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Lankshear is set to be a man in demand this season after proving himself with a struggling club in the Championship and the striker will be hoping new Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi gives him a chance to show what he can do with the north London club's first team this summer.
Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield has no doubt that the attacker is destined for the very top.
"His finishing, dedication to his craft and single-minded desire to be the best he can be, I think he’s a credit to himself," he said. "There’s so much to admire about him, and he’s going to go to the top."