Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has praised the job Neil Harris is doing at Millwall.

The Lions climbed into the play-off places for the first time this season after extending their 16-game unbeaten league run with a 2-0 win over Bolton last night.

Millwall, who were favourites for relegation at the start of the campaign, are competing with big spenders Bristol City, Middlesbrough and Derby for a top-six finish.

Thompson, who made more than 450 appearances for Liverpool, said: “You look at those other clubs who are at the top, doing what they've done over the years.

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“The likes of Fulham, Aston Villa, Wolves and their budgets - so what Neil Harris has done is absolutely astonishing.

“Millwall just keep on going, keep on doing it and you're talking about momentum, they've now crept into that top six. You wonder what the capabilities of this side are.

“Have those other teams got enough? The character that Millwall are showing is quite incredible.”

Millwall face play-off rivals Sheffield United on Saturday hoping to maintain their promotion push.