Alfie Doughty knows what Premier League promotion feels like. The boyhood Millwall fan, now a key player for the Lions, is helping push the club toward their first-ever top-flight appearance. 'If it was to happen, my God, it would be unbelievable,' Doughty told Sky Sports during an interview at Millwall's training ground.

Doughty brings valuable experience from Luton Town's recent rise, where he starred in an unfancied team's journey to the Premier League. The comparisons with Millwall are striking - both clubs operate with less spending power than their rivals yet maintain similar playing styles. 'Hard to break down, counter-attack, big guys up top,' Doughty explains, noting their impressive clean sheet record.

Manager Alex Neil has guided Millwall to fourth in the Championship table, with their promotion prospects gathering momentum ahead of crucial fixtures. The 26-year-old winger insists the focus remains on the next match rather than end-of-season scenarios. 'We're in a happy place at the moment and we just want to stay there,' he says. For Doughty, achieving this dream with his boyhood club would be 'exceptional,' though he emphasizes he joined Millwall for their quality as a club, not just his fandom.