Millwall boss Gary Rowett has positive words for Leeds United loanee Jamie Shackleton.

The 23-year-old has played significant minutes for the Championship club this season.

While he has started fewer matches in recent weeks, he was back in the starting lineup against Sheffield United during a 3-2 win at the weekend.

“The biggest compliment I can pay Shacks, and it is no disrespect to Billy, is that we didn't miss Billy. He's been such a big player for us that I felt we would. It is a big blow, however Shacks was absolutely outstanding alongside Sav, who was really good as well," Rowett said/

“He (Shackleton) only came off with a bit of cramp because he hasn't played much. I said to him a month ago that you're going to get game time and don't be too disappointed.

"I couldn't quite give it to him that point, for different reasons, but now he has got the opportunity and he looked a player who really wanted to take that opportunity."