THERE was another potential injury blow for Millwall after Femi Azeez limped off in the Lions under-21 side’s 3-0 win over Colchester United at Calmont Road on Tuesday afternoon.
Forward Azeez, a summer signing from Reading who has made five appearances for Neil Harris’ senior side, went off in the 35th minute and was replaced by Jack Howland.
Harris is already without injured forwards Josh Coburn and Tom Bradshaw, as well as left-back Calum Scanlon, who could be an option to play further forward.
Ra’ees Bangura-Williams set up Henry Hearn for a 23rd-minute opener for Kevin Nugent’s side. It was Hearn’s seventh goal in five games this season.
Bangura-Williams doubled the lead from Howland’s cross three minutes before half-time.
And Howland got on the scoresheet from the penalty spot in the 88th minute.
There were a number of senior players in the side, including Aidomo Emakhu.
“It was good for Aidomo to get those 90 minutes today,” Nugent told Millwall TV
“Femi was just unfortunate, I think he got a bot of a whack.
“In terms of attitude they come in with us and help out the lads and they’re good players.”
Nugent also praised senior players Wes Harding and Murray Wallace, who were the centre-back pairing.
Nugent said: “They want to be in the first team obviously, but it’s a pleasure having them. They’re two of the best pros you’re every going to meet.
“To have those players out on the pitch with you to help you learn your trade, I can’t think of two better players for that to happen with. Around the place, their professionalism, how they warm up before the game. Everything about it – they’re absolutely spot-on.
