3 things we clearly learnt about Millwall after their 3-0 win v Peterborough

Millwall kept themselves alive in the play-off race yesterday afternoon following a second-half siege to record a 3-0 victory over relegated side Peterborough United.

The hosts endured a very dull opening 45 minutes in the English capital, failing to threaten Grant McCann’s side anywhere near enough and deservedly went into the interval without the lead, something that may have unsettled many sides competing for the top six.

Despite this, they responded well after the break and made their breakthrough in the 53rd minute when Benik Afobe fired through a crowd of players on the half-volley to settle the nerves, a breakthrough that was much-needed for Gary Rowett’s men.

They doubled their advantage 20 minutes later when Jed Wallace’s cross deflected off Josh Knight and into the back of the net, a moment of misfortune for the latter who did well to keep the Lions at bay during the first half.

And Wallace was involved again for their third, delivering an inch-perfect cross for George Saville to head home and this sealed the game for the hosts who have given themselves a slim chance of forcing their way into the play-offs with Rowett’s side remaining just three points behind Sheffield United.

Looking back though, we have selected three things we clearly learnt about the second-tier outfit following their victory at the weekend.

Wallace will be missed if he goes

Although the Lions managed to score their first without Wallace on the pitch, the wide man made a real impact and showed exactly why he is likely to be moving on to a new club when the summer comes along.

Effectively recording two assists with Knight’s own goal and Saville’s strike via two delicious crosses, he was unlucky not to register a third between the two with a