It will be very interesting to monitor how Gary Rowett looks to integrate Flemming into the first team at Millwall, with his services definitely required as the Championship crams in fixtures ahead of the World Cup.

The Potters were very poor on the opening day, and other clubs will be aware of the Lions and Cresswell's set piece threat in the coming weeks.

The Verdict

The Lions have a very tough next quartet in the second tier, following their Carabao Cup first round tie at Cambridge United on Tuesday evening.

Millwall go to Sheffield United, host Coventry City, visit Swansea City and Norwich City to round off their first five fixtures in the league.

The Potters are certainly heading towards a crossroads with Michael O'Neill only having one season remaining on his contract at the club.

Benik Afobe and Tom Bradshaw had some moments for the Lions and will be hoping to build on the promise that they showed in the Lions' ninth-placed finish in the 2021/22 campaign.