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Carabao Cup third round: Millwall v Burnley LIVE

Burnley boss Sean Dyche returns to his former stomping ground as the Clarets travel to The Den to take on Millwall in the Carabao Cup.
By Dan Black
Published 23rd Sep 2020, 12:30 GMT
Andy Rammell of Wycombe Wanderers is challenged by Sean Dyche of Millwall during the FA Cup Second Round match between Millwall and Wycombe Wanderers at the New Den, London. Photo by Steve Bardens. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK/ALLSPORTAndy Rammell of Wycombe Wanderers is challenged by Sean Dyche of Millwall during the FA Cup Second Round match between Millwall and Wycombe Wanderers at the New Den, London. Photo by Steve Bardens. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK/ALLSPORT
Andy Rammell of Wycombe Wanderers is challenged by Sean Dyche of Millwall during the FA Cup Second Round match between Millwall and Wycombe Wanderers at the New Den, London. Photo by Steve Bardens. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK/ALLSPORT

The Turf Moor chief played 76 times for the Lions between 1999 and 2002, scoring three times for the club.

The former centre back made 33 appearances during the 2000/01 campaign as Mark McGhee's men won the Second Division title with a club record points tally (93).

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Dyche featured heavily again the following season as Millwall lost out to Birmingham City in a two-legged play-off semi-final in Division One.

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Sean Dyche of Millwall celebrates scoring a goal during the Nationwide League Division One match between Millwall and Birmingham City at the New Den, London. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Phil Cole/Getty ImagesSean Dyche of Millwall celebrates scoring a goal during the Nationwide League Division One match between Millwall and Birmingham City at the New Den, London. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Phil Cole/Getty Images
Sean Dyche of Millwall celebrates scoring a goal during the Nationwide League Division One match between Millwall and Birmingham City at the New Den, London. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Phil Cole/Getty Images

The 49-year-old has been back to The Den twice during his reign with the Clarets, winning the first 2-0 in the Championship before drawing the second game 2-2.

Holders Manchester City or AFC Bournemouth, who play on Thursday evening, await the winners of the tie, which will be decided on the night.

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