Millwall take on Derby County this weekend with the home side looking to continue their unbeaten start to the new campaign.
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The men from The Den have managed two draws from their opening two Championship fixtures.
And you can make that three from three in all competitions if you add the goalless draw with Gillingham in the Carabao Cup tie in midweek, as the Lions went through 3-1 on penalties.
Derby meanwhile will be looking to bounce back from a 4-1 thumping at the hands of Leeds after a late opening day win over Reading.
Frank Lampard’s men found safe passage through to the second round of the Carabao Cup after a comfortable 2-0 win over Oldham Athletic on Tuesday night.
With that said, the Rams will surely be favourites in a clash with the perennial underdogs of the Championship, Millwall, who should not be taken lightly at any cost.
While we wait to see what goes on down at The Den, though, we’ve drawn up a combined XI of the two sides ahead of their meeting this weekend.
Have a look and see if you agree with the FLW writers…
The former England international pips current current Scotland international Jordan Archer to the number one spot.
The Derby keeper has more experience and has a better ability at halting long ranger efforts than his counterpart.
Has the power and experience to bomb down the right-hand side, is adept at defending and quietly one of the best defenders Derby have on their books
Millwall have a gem in Jake Cooper, and the centre back is tall, strong and sturdy with the desire to cut out any advances from the opposition.
The perfect centre-back partner for Cooper is Shaun Hutchinson.
The pair were ridiculously measly last season and struck up a solid pairing in the division, arguably one of the best duos at the back in the Championship.
Hutchinson is a leader who will throw his body on the line when needed.
The experienced left-back is one of the best in the Championship, and he is undoubtedly in the top five.
Able to maraud forward and time a tackle well when defending, he is indeed a vital member of this combined XI.
Pace, power, accuracy the winger has it all. He can finish, has quick feet and is a problem for any defender in the Championship.
When on top form, Jed Wallace is unplayable.
The Chelsea loanee oozes class and calmness in the midfielder; he is reminiscent of his manager Frank Lampard.
Mason Mount can pick a pass and has one hell of a shot on him, he will be a crucial figure in this weekend’s clash - and is a vital part of our combined XI.
George Saville got ten goals from midfield last term and has the ability to play between both boxes effortlessly.
The engine room of Millwall’s midfield, he can also pick out a pass at will and has the tenacity in the middle of the part to dominate.
An enigma but one that has a lot of promise. So far this season Tom Lawrence has shown willing to get forward and try to have a real influence in games.
The striker is like a terrier; he will chase and chase and chase and be a thorn in the side of the opposing defence with his relentless nature to want to win the ball back.
Martyn Waghorn has a goal in him too and can use his sizeable strength to his advantage.
Lee Gregory’s hold up play is some of the best in the division. Deceptively quick and great know-how as a striker, he is one of the Lions’ best performers every week.
Gregory knows how to win fouls, hold off his man but also to turn and get in behind defences.