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.
13. Michael Smith - 5
On to provide some meat on the bones up top. Dragged a couple of defenders about but the ball wasn't too far up the pitch in the main. | UGC / Getty Images
14. Olaf Kobacki - 5
Jinked and jostled his way into the box to create something with what was his first meaningful touch, having come on on the hour. Gave it away a couple of times. | SWFC / UGC
