More goals for Lankshear, home woes for Hammers - Aaron McLean's EFL Takeaways
BBC Final Score pundit Aaron McLean looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including Middlesbrough and West Ham United.
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BBC Final Score pundit Aaron McLean looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including Middlesbrough and West Ham United.
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- The story: More goals for Lankshear, home woes for Hammers - Aaron McLean's EFL Takeaways
- Who’s involved: EFL Takeaways. BBC Final Score, Aaron McLean, West Ham United and More
- League: Soccer
- First reported: Saturday, October 31, 2026 by BBC Sport
Background: Major League Soccer
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