Exclusive: Millwall boss Neil Harris on contract extensions for Ryan Leonard and George Saville

Neil Harris has given his verdict on Ryan Leonard and George Saville triggering new deals.

Our paper exclusively revealed last week that the experienced duo had met the amount of appearances required to see their contracts now running until the summer of 2025.

Both Leonard and Saville have been mainstays of Harris’ team since he returned to the Championship club in February.

“I think the football club will be delighted that Ryan and George have earned contract extensions, taking them into next season,” Harris told the South London Press.

“Personally for me, for 10 games, they have been outstanding.

“Not just in their performances – that everyone sees – but behind the scenes – leadership in the changing room and driving standards in training sessions. It has been phenomenal and a huge part in us improving performances and results. I can’t give them any bigger praise than picking them in every game I’ve done so far.

“They are two players I signed at the football club previously and really enjoyed working with. They have both had to adapt their games due to maturing in age. They have done. I’ve asked Ryan to play at right-back in his 10 appearances and he has been phenomenal, in my opinion he’s been one of the best in the division over that period.

“For George to play with a lot more discipline than he used to in my previous tenure, he has been outstanding.

“Both have produced not only fantastic performances but played with real grit, determination and – the biggest thing of all – a winning mentality, which we have strived for.

“I look forward to working with them not just until the end of this season but into pre-season next year.”