Millwall boss contemplate changes for Burnley game – as energy levels key for another big night at The Den

Gary Rowett is mindful of resting some of his Millwall players during a hectic February.

The Lions are at home to Championship leaders Burnley tonight.

The South Londoners will play seven matches this month.

Millwall defeated second-placed Sheffield United 2-1 on Saturday and were sixth in the standings until Watford’s 3-2 win over West Brom on Monday evening dropped them to seventh.

Asked how much confidence beating the Blades gave his players ahead of taking on Vincent Kompany’s side, Rowett replied: “I don’t think any more confidence than we’ve had. We’re sat in fifth position – the games (on Saturday at the time he was speaking) haven’t finished yet. But it builds that confidence a bit more at home. It’s not just another home win, it’s a home win against a good side. We did it against Watford here. We’ve done it now against Sheffield United. They made us work really hard for it, because they are a good side with good players.

“It will be an even bigger challenge on Tuesday because once again we are going to need that energy. I’m probably going to make changes. Bradders has played nearly every game up there and if he hadn’t scored three today then I’d probably be looking at maybe he needed a breather for a game. Zian, at some point, probably needs a breather for a game.

“It’s as much about remaining competitive in this period as it is getting through the period with players still available. And then it is game on, isn’t it? We’ve got players who will be desperate to come in and do their bit.”