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RYAN HUNTS DOWN FOXES

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Vincent
Published date10 April 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
RYAN LONGMAN was the hero of The Den as his superb long-range winner helped Millwall take a huge step towards safety

Defeat left Championship leaders Leicester glancing nervously at the chasing pack with only one point separating them from Leeds and Ipswich.

The Foxes huffed and puffed but rarely looked like taking three points after Millwall forward Longman's brilliant 59thminute strike turned the form book on its head.

Loan star Longman, who is set to return to Hull at the end of the season, was the toast of The Den as Millwall moved four points clear of danger.

Despite a frantic late rally by the Foxes, the home side held on for a priceless win in their battle to beat the drop.

Leicester went into the game hoping to extend their lead at the top after back-to-back wins over Norwich and Birmingham.

But they suffered stage fright on a miserable night for their title ambitions in South London.

The Lions started brightly but Yunus Akgun lit up the game for Leicester with a scintillating crossfield ball that deserved better than Stephy Mavididi's poor touch when clean through.

Jamie Vardy should also have done better when he scuffed his shot from another good position a few minutes later.

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