Lacklustre defending and an inability to turn promising attacks into chances cost Sheffield Wednesday at Millwall as they fell to a thoroughly disappointing 3-0 defeat that takes them into the two-week international break on carrying three defeats on the spin.
The fortnight’s break will give ample opportunity for Wednesday to take stock of what needs to improve, with manager Danny Röhl having made clear there’ll be no panicking in-house as they continue to navigate the ‘process’ of his Owls revamp. For now, at The Den, they were second-best and conceded in frustrating fashion, recording only one shot on target and achieving nine penalty box touches despite having had the majority of possession.
Here are our ratings as we turn into the first international break of the campaign.
5. Max Lowe - 5
Got across quick sharp to deny Esse at close range after 10 minutes or so. Looked tidy for long periods, though Millwall got some joy down his side as time went on. | SWFC / UGC
6. Shea Charles - 7
Stepped straight in from the off and looked a drop of class; a tackle, tight space dribble and excellent pass coming within three minutes. Though Wednesday faded, his little moments continued. Looks a very steady pick-up. | SWFC / UGC
7. Barry Bannan - 5
Had an awful lot of time on the ball and used it economically. One or two missed Hollywood balls could've opened things up but he really didn't have the impact he'd want in possession. Battled, made tackles. | UGC / Steve Ellis
8. Anthony Musaba - 5
Ran at Millwall and caused issues, though his touch wasn't always there at the vital moment. It's been a theme in this early season shake-up. Was it him that lost his man for the second? | UGC / Steve Ellis