Lions off to flying start

Millwall proved they are in good shape for the new season by completing a tough training session before beating Vancouver Metro All Stars 2-1.

Paul Ifill and Barry Cogan scored first-half goals to get their pre-season tour of Canada off to a winning start last night.

But manager Dennis Wise was most pleased about the physical strength his side showed this early in the summer, looking relatively untroubled throughout despite the All Stars pulling a goal back after the break.

Assistant manager Ray Wilkins said: "The most important thing is to be ready for our first Championship match at Plymouth."