Ra’ees Bangura-Williams earns praise from Millwall under-21s coach after signing new contract.

Millwall under-21s coach Kevin Nugent praised Ra’ees Bangura-Williams’ tactical intelligence after the attacking midfielder signed a new long-term contract earlier today.

Bangura-Williams joined the Lions from non-league Tooting & Mitcham in December 2023. He spent a year with the under-21s before making his first-team debut off the bench against Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Cup Third Round in January.

The 20-year-old made an immediate impact by scoring a stunning solo goal in the 85th minute. Alex Neil made his Championship debut five days later and started the next three league games, contributing an assist in each.

Bangura-Williams was called up to the England Elite League Squad, formerly known as the under-20s, in March, and made his debut against Portugal, replacing former Lion Romain Esse.

He suffered an ankle injury while on international duty and did not play for the remainder of the season, finishing with thirteen appearances.

Nugent believes that Bangura-Williams has the qualities to thrive at Millwall.

Nugent told NewsAtDen that this is something he frequently tells his teammates. “One of the most common questions first-team managers ask you is, “Can I trust him?” Now, when they say that, they mean that while much of it is in possession, a large portion of it is also out of possession.

“As you’ll see in the Championship, possession counts can vary greatly between games and against different opponents. Our manager, in particular, is extremely tactically proficient, and he wants his players to understand the same. So Ra’ees has someone who understands it and will benefit from his guidance.”

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