Millwall could be handed a massive injury boost for their first fixture back after the international break.

Shaun Hutchinson is set to resume full training as of today, and he could have an eye on returning against Reading in two weeks once the Championship continues.

The 27-year-old has not played since the 2-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday back on August 22 after picking up a knee injury in the loss at Hillsborough.

But having been out almost two months, the Lions’ vice-captain is set to be involved with the first-team squad when they travel to the Madejski Stadium to take on the Royals on August 22.

Speaking to the South London Press on the matter, Harris said: “Hutch will be back in training with the group, and we’ll be looking to get him some minutes this week.

“That will possibly be with our U23s on Friday.

“There is every chance he comes back into our squad for Reading.

“First and foremost he is my vice-captain and a popular and big personality in the squad,” said the Lions chief. “We’ve missed him because he has an effect at the training ground.

“Hutch is a winner and a warrior. He wants to be the best every day in training. He pushes himself to the limit every day.”

The Verdict

Millwall’s week has been a pretty good one with a couple of comebacks to get four points from six in their last two matches.

But this news will trump the two results.

The Lions have struggled since the injury to Shaun Hutchinson, and the news he could be back for the Reading clash is a timely boost and one the fans should rejoice.

Last year’s player of the season, the Millwall vice-captain has been one of the most crucial cogs in the Lions’ machine since their promotion campaign.

To have him back will be a massive boost to the club and the players and will be even more so to the 1,000 odd supporters travelling to Berkshire to cheer on their team in two weeks.