Gary Rowett reveals double Millwall boost

Millwall retain an outside chance of finishing in the play-offs with the Lions needing to overcome a four point gap with five matches remaining.

Gary Rowett’s men have overperformed compared to their budget and the individual quality within their squad yet again this season and will be hoping to finish strongly, in building towards next season, if nothing else.

Rowett explained that Luke Freeman and Mason Bennett could be available in the final few fixtures having recently returned to training, quotes are provided by NewsAtDen.

He said: “They’re both in and around it this week in training.

“They haven’t joined in yet (in full training).

“Luke joined in the warm-up this morning so that usually means he’s a little bit closer to it, he’ll probably join in with some training this week as will Mason, I’d imagine.

“And then I would think after these next two games they would be available for selection.

“But at that point with three games to go I have to obviously assess what we’re playing for and how we use players.

“They’ve been out a while.

“It would be nice to have them available.”

The last few fixtures could be particularly important for Freeman, as he is likely to be a free agent in the summer after his contract expires at Sheffield United.

The Verdict

Freeman has struggled with injury this season and needs to prove his worth in the final knockings of the campaign, to demonstrate his skillset to potential suitors this summer.

Millwall may well be one of those and could do with some added depth in midfield areas with Maikel Kieftenbeld, Ryan Leonard and Billy Mitchell all edging towards the end of their current deals, as per Transfermarkt.

Freeman has proven that he is a reliable performer at Championship level in years