Middlesbrough’s Josh Coburn netted Millwall’s winner against Watford
Alex Neil has stated that Millwall want to recruit Josh Coburn from Middlesbrough in the summer, following the striker’s winner against Watford on Saturday. Coburn, who had recently returned from injury, scored the Lions’ fourth goal of the season. It was a goal that aided Boro as well, as Watford failed to overtake Michael Carrick’s team in the league in defeat.
Coburn was sent to Millwall this season after a campaign blighted by injury last term. He’s not had much better luck this term and has been restricted to only six league starts for the South Burmondsey club. But with four goals, Coburn is impressing in the capital and they’ve now confirmed their desire to make his Den stay a permanent one.
After starting Coburn over Mihailo Ivanovic, Neil told Southwark News: “It was a hard decision today but I think that I need to get Josh minutes to get him up to speed. Also, we’d like to try and keep Josh here beyond where we’re at now, which I think is important, so we have good options at the top end of the pitch.
Neil told Southwark News that starting Coburn over Mihailo Ivanovic was a difficult decision, but he believes he needs to give Josh minutes to get him up to speed. Also, we’d like to attempt to retain Josh here beyond where we are now, which I believe is critical, so we have solid choices at the top end of the pitch.
“I hope he enjoys his football. He scored two goals in the past two games he started or appeared in. I believe that being six foot three, mobile, with good movement in the box, and technically equipped are all desirable qualities.
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