Gary Rowett has praised Charlie Cresswell after the Leeds United loanee helped keep Millwall’s Premier League dream alive. His scruffy left-footed strike from a corner early into the second half was originally given as a goal to him, only for Tom Bradshaw to later be credited for the strike that broke the deadlock as the Lions edged past Swansea City 2-1.
The Den has proven a fortress this season, with Millwall losing just three times on home soil. A promotion push was not expected at the start of the campaign but Rowett’s side are sitting fifth with nine games remaining before the play-offs.
Astonishingly, Millwall have only spent two seasons of their 138-year history in the top flight - both coming before the Premier League era. Cresswell has started the last 10 games for the Lions and could etch his name into South East London folklore by securing a top-flight return.
