Millwall are currently looking for a new manager off the pitch after Neil Harris stepped down last week, and caretaker manager Adam Barrett led them to a 2-1 win over Leeds United in his first game in charge on Saturday.

Despite their memorable win over Leeds, the Lions still have some issues to work on before the new manager comes in and the international break provides a good opportunity for Barrett to get on the training pitch and work with his players.

Millwall are currently sat 15th in the EFL Championship table with 14 points, so here we take a look at three issues Millwall need to work on over the international break...

Finishing their chances

Millwall aren't naturally known for their prowess in front of goal, instead known for their ability to defend and go toe-to-toe in physical battles.

And their unfamiliarity in front of goal isn't great this season, with Millwall having scored just ten league goals in 11 league games. Millwall have roughly 11.1 shots per game, quite a high statistic for a team that's in mid table, but the Lions need to improve their scoring record if they're to move up the table and avoid the relegation zone this season.

Barrett will be looking for the likes of Matt Smith, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Tom Bradshaw to show they have what it takes in training to convert the chances.

Improve reading of the game

Soccer Football - FA Cup Fifth Round - AFC Wimbledon v Millwall - Kingsmeadow, London, Britain - February 16, 2019 Millwall's Alex Pearce celebrates after the match REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

So far this season, Millwall have struggled to read the game, not intercepting the ball enough to launch a counter-attack when able to pounce on a loose ball.

Only four Lions players have made an average interception ratio of one or more this season, those players being Jayson Molumby, Alex Pearce, Jason McCarthy and Murray Wallace.

If Millwall players can read the game better and launch the attacks by getting on the front foot early from a spell of sustained opposition pressure, then they could surprise a few.

Keeping the ball

So far this season, Millwall have a dismal average possession stat, keeping the ball for roughly 40.3% of a game.

Millwall aren't specifically known for keeping the ball at their feet either, but they need to keep the ball better and make better use of it if they are to move on up the table, especially if they are to find themselves sitting behind the ball and letting their opposition take control of the game as the alternative.

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