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Millwall will look to follow up their impressive win on the road at Pride Park in midweek when they go up against an in-form Preston North End.
Neil Harris’ men won on the road for only the second time this season with a 1-0 win over Derby County on Wednesday evening.
Jed Wallace scored the only goal of the game after 72 minutes after the Lions counter-attacked their hosts to steal all three points against the promotion-chasers.
But the games in the second-tier come thick and fast, and with no time to dwell, Preston visit The Den this weekend.
Harris will want a similar defensive display from his side, but more gumption is needed in attack.
With that said this is the Millwall XI that Harris should play v Preston tomorrow afternoon.
[snack_break title="GK: Jordan Archer"]
Millwall’s goalkeeper was not troubled until the 92nd minute in the win over Derby on Wednesday, and he will be hoping for a similar afternoon tomorrow, too.
[snack_break title="RB: Mahlon Romeo"]
One of his best performances in a Millwall shirt last time out, Romeo is destined to retain his place.
[snack_break title="CB: Shaun Hutchinson"]
Unbelievably confident and assured at the back against Derby. Those questioning his return after Alex Pearce’s FA Cup performance were silenced in midweek.
[snack_break title="CB: Jake Cooper"]
Always a threat in both boxes, Cooper’s partnership with Hutchinson will continue.
[snack_break title="LB: Murray Wallace"]
Finally starting to show his true form and playing the best football of his Millwall career, he will be a certain starter tomorrow.
[snack_break title="RCM: Ryan Leonard"]
Industrious in the middle of the pitch every week, especially the win over Derby, Leonard is getting back to top form.
[snack_break title="LCM: Ryan Tunnicliffe"]
Shaun Williams was a little sloppy in possession and looked leggy at times against Derby – It wouldn’t be surprising if Tunnicliffe came in from the start this week after his cameo in midweek.
[snack_break title="CAM: Jed Wallace"]
Played the number ten role superbly and scored the all-important goal in midweek, retaining his place in that role seems inevitable.
[snack_break title="LAM: Shane Ferguson"]
Ferguson played well in the win over Derby, but he could be moved to the left after being on the right in midweek – he is more effective in his natural role on the opposite flank.
[snack_break title="RAM: Ben Marshall"]
Quiet in large spells against Derby – maybe swapping him with Ferguson on the opposite flank could liven him up a little.
[snack_break title="ST: Lee Gregory"]
Better in a two than a lone striker, Gregory is still putting in a shift despite having fewer chances on goal. Expect that to continue tomorrow afternoon.
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