Burnley boss Kompany not surprised by stern examination at Millwall’s Den

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany knew that tonight’s trip to Millwall was always going to be a tricky test.

Tom Bradshaw’s 85th minute goal cancelled out Ashley Barnes’ opener early in the second period.

The Clarets are top of the Championship table and made it 13 matches unbeaten, 11 of those victories.

Millwall are undefeated in 11 league games at The Den, winning six and drawing five.

“It’s been good, until about five minutes from the end it had been a good game for us,” responded Kompany, when asked about his first experience of the Lions’ home. “But when the score is tight, you are always vulnerable to a ricochet or something. To be fair it is something they are used to, to live on.

“They did well but for us it was a good game, I have no complaints.

“We want to win games but we knew this was a really tough period in the calendar for us – Watford, Luton, Millwall away, back to back. We’ve had injuries and illnesses. We’ve had a bit of everything going on with the squad and yet we come through it.

“Twiney was outstanding today. Vitinho did really, really well on the wing. These are the little bits that get you through the games. Four points out of six, that is good.

“Millwall has been finding ways this season, they have been getting results. You are never safe at 1-0. I feel a bit more comfortable with the fact we’ve had a lot of chances and I’m convinced, with the quality of players we have, that on another day they will score more goals.

“Credit to Millwall, it was just tough – the whole game. I can’t say I was surprised.

“We discussed it earlier in the season, that we’re not allowing any emotional rollercoaster. The game is done, we’ll have a quick review on Thursday or Friday and we move on to the next one.”