Leeds United youngster Charlie Cresswell says he's returning north a man after completing his season-long loan spell with Championship side Millwall. The Whites academy graduate enjoyed both the highs and lows of the second tier of English football, but was a mainstay in the Lions' side during their play-off push.
Cresswell and his side were in contention to finish in the Championship play-offs heading into the final day, with a win guaranteeing them a spot in the top-six. Gary Rowett's side had a 3-1 lead over fellow play-off hopefuls Blackburn Rovers, but ended up losing 4-3 which saw Sunderland sneak in on the final day.
The 20-year-old made 28 appearances for Millwall, scoring five times and notching one assist - an impressive return for a centre-half. Cresswell missed the last seven games of the Championship run in, including the chaotic defeat on the final day, having fractured his eye socket against West Brom.
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As Cresswell now looks to recover in time to play a part in this summer's European U21s Championship with England, he took time to reflect on his spell with Millwal, posting on Instagram: "What can I say, the journey has been incredible, I couldn’t of wished for a better club to come on loan.
"The staff, the fans and all the players have made my first full season one to remember. I came a 19 year old teenager and going back up north a man.
"Gutted I couldn’t play a part in the run in but that’s football. Thank you to everyone."
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