Millwall's Neil Harris Previews Leeds United Clash: "Burnley Just a Warm-Up"
Millwall manager Neil Harris has described his team’s 1-0 victory over Burnley as just a "warm-up" for the upcoming Championship showdown with Leeds United. Following the win, which extended Millwall’s unbeaten run to five matches, Harris is now looking ahead with excitement to Wednesday's clash with Leeds at The Den.
The victory over Burnley lifted Millwall into seventh place in the Championship, just outside the playoff spots, and they could break into the top six with another win. Harris acknowledged the importance of the Leeds game, emphasizing that the Burnley match was merely preparation for the bigger challenge ahead.
"We know the atmosphere is going to be electric," Harris said post-match. "We told the players: ‘This is your warm-up for Wednesday. Enjoy it, don’t live off it. We’re back in the training ground tomorrow preparing for Wednesday.’"
Millwall’s momentum is impressive, having won three of their last four matches, and they are eager to take on Leeds, who are also in strong form. Leeds, coming off a dominant 3-0 win over Plymouth Argyle, are chasing the top spot in the Championship, and will look to extend their strong run under Daniel Farke.
However, Millwall will not be an easy opponent, having proven themselves tough at home, despite Leeds’ dominant 3-0 win in their last visit to The Den. Both teams are playing well, and the match promises to be a key battle as both sides push for promotion and playoff contention.
Harris's focus is clear: the preparation for Leeds starts now, with the team already back to work in training ahead of the high-stakes fixture.
