Leeds United (4-1-4-1)
1 Illan Meslier - six
Plenty of intrigue as we got our first look at the towering Frenchman. Plenty of height, but little bulk. Came for as many high balls as he could and claimed the majority, but did look shaky at times. Keen to play out with his feet, but invited pressure, much like Kiko Casilla. Saved a penalty, but could do nothing about the rebound. Kamil Miazek would still be my pick on the first-team bench.
2 Robbie Gotts - six
Work rate and endeavour, but a few uncharacteristic mistakes from the versatile battler. Did not quite have the composure or cutting edge needed to make a difference in the final third on the overlap.
6 Bryce Hosannah - five
Went to ground far too suddenly and gave away a second-half penalty which offered Millwall the glimmer of light they had not seen before then. Also made some good challenges, which deserve credit, but the fatal error counts against him.
5 Pascal Struijk © - eight
The only recognised centre-back in the team and stood tall as he needed to, to lead from the back. Battled with experienced target man Tom Elliott throughout the first half. Headed anything which needed heading in the second period. Committed in the tackle and handy with the ball at his feet too.
3 Ezgjan Alioski - six
A few decent forays into the final third down the left flank, but not a huge effect on the match. Had nowhere near the say on a game someone of his standing should have.
4 Alfie McCalmont - seven
Looked every inch the Kalvin Phillips back-up. Dictated play from central positions and always offered team-mates an option. Knows how to take care of the ball.
7 Helder Costa - six
One or two flashes of real quality. Rolled his studs over the ball to wrong foot one opponent and another effective dribble from the halfway line well into enemy territory. However, nothing like the impact you want from a £15m attacker playing at this level.
8 Jamie Shackleton - six
Steady. Got forward. Put tackles in. Had one decent effort tipped over the bar.
10 Kun Temenuzhkov - five
Lost the ball too often or wasted it with passes in important positions on the pitch. Seems to have regressed since his pomp in the middle of 2018/19.
11 Jack Clarke - six
Dribbled from wide positions towards goal in a manner he is making look predictable at times. Cut off too often and running into blind alleys. Did show lovely vision and weight of pass ahead of Eddie Nketiah’s goal.
9 Jordan Stevens - six
Certainly not a candidate for centre forward in competitive matches on this evidence. Positioning seemed to be off as he tried to find space as the main striker in behind. Fared better in the second half in his more traditional wide role.
Substitutes
12 Kamil Miazek
13 Olly Casey
14 Mateusz Bogusz (on for Shackleton h/t) - six
Scoring with the last kick of the match saved his mark here. One of the poorest displays we’ve seen from the Pole. Very wasteful with the ball. Jogged around and didn’t show any turn of pace or desire to attack the game.
15 Eddie Nketiah (on for Costa h/t) - six
Quiet apart from the brilliantly taken goal. Looked isolated when Millwall put the hosts under prolonged pressure in their half.
16 Gaetano Berardi (on for Alioski h/t) - six
Steady at left-back.
