'Amazing what difference three points makes'

Mihailo Ivanovic scored the winner for Millwall against Luton

Optimism.

Yes, it's amazing what a difference three points can make.

After a tough week at The Den, Saturday lunchtime's hard-fought win at Kenilworth Road answered a few questions that were hanging over this squad.

Of course this game was never going to be an extravaganza of free-flowing open play. And it certainly wasn't.

But if you're going to have a hard ground 1-0 result, then you want to be on the winning side of that scoreline.

And thanks to an excellent ball from our highly rated prospect Ra'ees Bangura-Williams to club record signing Mihailo Ivanovic, the issue was settled with his fantastic ball control and a 25-yard dipping strike into the bottom left corner.

A wonderful moment of skill to make up for a missed penalty earlier by another decent looking signing in Aaron Connolly.

On the down side, the Lions' injury crisis continues to mount with both Calum Scanlon and goalkeeper Lukas Jensen substituted after being hurt, both joining an ever-lengthening medical list that leaves us worryingly short in some areas.

But with a decent away win and some sterling performances by the likes of new signing Tristan Crama, Japhet Tanganga and Casper De Norre, Millwall can travel to relegation rivals Portsmouth tomorrow night feeling that 'O' word is stirring again in South Bermondsey.

Find more from Nick Hart at Achtung! Millwall.