Oxford United 4-1 Sheffield Wednesday: Will Lankshear scores double in victory

Tottenham loanee Lankshear produced a clever flicked finish at the near post to open the scoring with less than five minutes on the clock before he doubled his tally on 27 minutes.

The England youth international’s 12th strike of the season was a superb one. He turned his man before curling the ball past Pierce Charles and into the top corner from distance.

Despite Oxford’s struggles, Lankshear, 21, has enjoyed a breakthrough season and could well be playing for his parent club in the second tier next term.

At the other end, Charlie McNeil struck the post for the Owls on the stroke of half-time after a clever turn allowed him to get away from his marker.

The Owls improved after the break and had the ball in the back of the net through Jerry Yates, but the goal was ruled out for a foul on Oxford keeper Jamie Cumming in the build-up.

Former Wednesday midfielder Vaulks then popped up with his first goal of the campaign – a well-taken half-volley from inside the area – before substitute Grainger netted for Wednesday with a cool finish.

But Oxford’s three-goal lead was restored within 60 seconds when another substitute, Peart-Harris, finished low from close range to wrap up a comfortable victory.