Impossible to ignore Millwall - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

"When I look at Millwall, I look at the level of performance and the games, like the way that they're winning games. It's not like they're getting lucky. They're going and they're dominating teams. They don't play long ball but they mix it up, and on their day they're as good as anyone in the division. Their goals come from everywhere in the team and Alex Neil has built a squad that isn't reliant on one or two superstars."

"They work, they work brilliantly as a unit, and they all know their job. They are right on the tails of Middlesbrough. One more slip-up from Boro, and Millwall could grab that second spot. If it is to be the play-offs for them, nobody will want to play them."

Millwall demonstrates consistent excellence in the Championship, winning through dominant performances rather than luck. Under manager Alex Neil, the team combines physical strength with quality play, mixing tactical approaches effectively. Goals come from throughout the squad rather than relying on individual superstars, creating a unified working unit where every player understands their role. Southampton has undergone a dramatic transformation since Tonda Eckert's appointment in November, rising from 20th place near relegation to one spot away from the play-offs. The team has scored 42 goals in 22 games under Eckert compared to 13 in 13 under his predecessor, demonstrating significant improvement in attacking output and overall performance.

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