LIONS IN WINTER ARE HOT

JORDAN ARCHER says Millwall have earned the respect of their rivals who dismissed them as no-hopers. The Lions were among the favourites for relegation following their return to the second tier this season. But Neil Harris’s in-form side have more than held their own and even have one eye on a play-off spot.

Scottish goalkeeper Archer (left) said: “We were instantly written off by many people but we have held our own in virtually every game so far.

“Teams, especially the ones towards the top, don’t like playing against us.”