EFL pundit Ali Maxwell has heaped praise on Duncan Watmore after his fine start to the season, and he claimed the Millwall man might be the best attacker in the Championship so far.
The 30-year-old joined the Lions in January 2023, and he has gone on to make over 50 appearances for the club in the league.
Whilst he has made some contributions in the past, Watmore has excelled in the opening weeks of the campaign, scoring four goals in four games.
Duncan Watmore stars in Millwall win over Sheffield Wednesday
Saturday’s match against Sheffield Wednesday was perhaps his best; Watmore was a constant threat, scoring the game’s second goal to cap off a commanding victory and setting up Josh Coburn for the game’s first.
Watmore is currently tied for the lead in points scored in the Championship, and he has already surpassed his total from the previous campaign! He has also scored three goals in the last three games!
Maxwell was encouraged by this to say on the Not the Top 20 podcast that Watmore has been as good as anyone this season and that he was happy the player was given credit following Millwall’s season-opening victory.
| Duncan Watmore’s Millwall Championship Stats (Source: Transfermarkt) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Appearances | Goals | ||
| 2022/23 | 16 | 3 | ||
| 2023/24 | 34 | 4 | ||
| 2024/25 (so far) | 4 | 4 | ||
“I haven’t gone through the whole league, but Watmore might be the best attacker in the Championship so far.
“He’s got four goals in four games, he’s got the assist against Sheffield Wednesday as well. It’s not just the finishing and creativity, it’s his dribbling, his constant movement off the ball, and the speed of it, and his work-rate – he has been absolutely brilliant.
“I’m pleased it’s taken a Millwall win for him to get his flowers so to speak, as previously it had been when they’d been losing. He was brilliant.”
Duncan Watmore is crucial for Millwall right now
Of course, it’s open to debate about who has been the best player this season, but there’s no denying that Watmore deserves a mention, as he has been excellent.
As mentioned, he was perhaps overlooked due to the fact that Millwall picked up just one point from their first three games, but he continued that form against the Owls in what was an important three points for Neil Harris’ men.
Watmore has always been a reliable performer, who works hard for the team, but the end product hasn’t been there all the time. However, he has found that touch in front of goal in the opening weeks, with some smart finishing combined with being in the right place at the right time.
To already be on four goals is an impressive start, and Watmore will no doubt be targeting 15+ for the season now if he can stay fit, which has been a problem in the past.
Harris and the Millwall fans will be delighted with his performances, and he is the sort of professional that will continue to give to the team even if the goals do dry up.
Zian Flemming has sent a message to Millwall fans after his move to Burnley was confirmed on Deadline Day.
But, the main focus, as always, will be on the team, with Watmore and Millwall looking to build on the comfortable win over Wednesday moving forward.
The Lions are back in action after the international break when they welcome Luton Town to The Den.
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