Millwall boss Gary Rowett has admitted that he wants his side to revert back to keeping clean sheets against Reading, believing the current side 'is not really like us.'

Only three teams conceded less than the Lions last season, with all three gaining promotion to the Premier League, however this season only Middlesbrough have conceded more so far.

Rowett's Millwall, renowned for their defensive stability and aerial dominance, have conceded two in each of their four league matches so far this campaign- something the former Birmingham City and Derby County manager wants to put right.

Speaking to News at Den, he said: "It’d be nice to get back to keeping clean sheets again, it’d be nice to not concede so many goals. It’s not really like us, but at the same time, we’ve scored goals this season that we probably haven’t scored previously.

“We’re trying to find a balance all the time, but we don’t want to be conceding two goals a game. Particularly away from home, we haven’t had enough clean sheets in the last 25 games. I think it’s important that we get back to being a little more frugal in allowing opposition players chances to score really.”

Meanwhile, Paul Ince's Royals come into the clash at the Den with back-to-back clean sheets and, barring a collapse at Rotherham United, have conceded just two in their remaining four matches.

The Lions are looking to go six unbeaten against Reading- doing the double over the Berkshire outfit last season without conceding.