Millwall boss Gary Rowett has praised the ‘flexibility’ of Jamie Shackleton after his decision to deploy him at wingback paid off in last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Cardiff City.
The Leeds United loanee had been deployed in his traditional role in the heart of midfield during the Lions’ opening seven matches in the Championship. However, Rowett opted to experiment with his side in an attempt to end a run of three consecutive defeats and arrest Millwall’s slide down the table.
The wing-back roles are usually occupied by Danny McNamara and Scott Malone at The Den but Rowett took the decision to leave the pair on the bench. Rowett also played Callum Styles, another midfielder by trade, on the left side of his five-man defence.
