Ifill on course for Millwall's UEFA Cup bid

Paul Ifill is targeting a return to Millwall's first team before their European debut.

The skilful winger is optimistic he will have fully recovered from an Achilles injury before Dennis Wise's side take on Hungarian club Ferencvaros in the UEFA Cup in two weeks' time.

Ifill has been out since the opening game of the season at Plymouth and his comeback would provide a timely boost.

It could coincide with captain Kevin Muscat's return to full fitness after a long-term knee injury.

Both players are hopeful they will feature at Ipswich on 12 September, four days before they play Ferencvaros at The Den.

Ifill said: "Thankfully, we have a break because of the internationals and with any luck I will be back for Ipswich or the UEFA Cup.

"I am probably a little bit ahead of schedule but it was supposed to take six weeks and there is still a way to go yet.

"I think it is quite a hard draw because Ferencvaros have been playing in Europe for years and have a lot of experience. We are looking at it as a bonus game. The Championship is our bread and butter and I don't think many people give us much of a chance."