'I work within the constraints of the club' - Neil

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Alex Neil previews the Oxford United game

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Millwall boss Alex Neil said that the club's position in the table will not make a difference to his influence on recruitment come the January window.

The Lions are currently third after an impressive start to the season, but they have been hit with multiple injuries to their squad.

However, Neil said he is not interested in dictating what deals need to be made once the transfer window reopens.

"At times I need to stop [Millwall owner] Jimmy [Berylson] if he wants to put more money in - if I'm being honest," Neil told BBC Radio London.

"It's not like I'm trying to convince Jimmy or Steve [Gallen, Millwall's director of football] or anybody else for that matter in terms of strengthening hands. That's not how we work. We work as a collective.

"I don't have any views of trying to strengthen. The simple fact is that I work within the constraints of what the club is and where we are.

"If Jimmy and Steve feel like we can go and add some players, and Jimmy is happy to put the money in, which he has been at every turn, then great. If he isn't, we will just crack on."

Millwall visit Oxford United on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

Listen to the full interview with Neil and more Millwall content on BBC Sounds.