‘STRIKERS HAVE TO GET LIONS ROARING’

Millwall v Preston

Kick off 7.45pm

IAN BAKER

SHAUN HUTCHINSON reckons the key to Millwall success is getting the best out of strikers Benik Afobe and Mason Bennett.

Bennett (above) finally scored his first goal of the season in Saturday’s impressive win over West Brom while Afobe hit only his seventh.

Now defender Hutchinson wants the pair to go on a goal spree, starting tonight at home to Preston.

He said: “It’s important to get the two of them firing. I know when Benik first came in he had little issues with his knee and he was struggling a bit. But I feel like we’re seeing the real qualities of him now and he’s showing us what he can give up top.

“When Benno’s fit and he’s firing he’s a right handful. Hopefully we can keep them fit.”

Mid-table Millwall have had a season of struggle so far and Hutchinson said: “In key moments of games maybe some players aren’t doing their jobs. Game management – just a few different things.

“Obviously the team has changed a bit through Covid and injuries and lots of different things. There’s not really been a settled team.

“There are lots of things to factor in. But hopefully that’s the start now to kick on.”