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West Ham striker Carlton Cole is convinced the Irons have what it takes to bounce straight back into the Premier League - and he's not worried about his England prospects.

The Hammers start the new season at home to Cardiff this Sunday, and Cole said they are ready for the challenge.

The euphoria of promotion will take a while to wear off for Millwall fans but for the men in charge of the club the hard work is only just beginning.

The Lions were promoted to the Championship with a 1-0 play-off final win over Swindon at Wembley last Saturday.

Millwall players Neil Harris and Paul Robinson both starred in the club's 1-0 play-off win over Swindon at Wembley last Saturday.

For record goalscorer Harris, his 400th appearance for the club turned out to be one of his most memorable, even though he didn't score.

Millwall's automatic promotion hopes flickered and faded on Saturday afternoon despite a fine win over close rivals Swindon.

Striker Steve Morison was the star of the show with two goals but the Lions hopes of avoiding the play-off lottery were dashed with Leeds' win over Bristol Rovers.

Millwall could be without leading scorer Steve Morison for their promotion clash with Swindon at The Den tomorrow.

Morison has a hamstring strain and the 20-goal striker could miss his first game since last September, a blow for the Lions as they look to clinch automatic promotion.

Millwall's promotion dreams live on despite Friday night's defeat at the Galpharm Stadium.

The combination of results on Saturday, which saw Leeds, Charlton and Colchester lose and Swindon draw, meant the Lions are guaranteed a play-off place at least this season.

Millwall make the long trip to Yeovil hoping they won't see their ambition of automatic promotion go west.

The Lions are buzzing after Saturday's 4-0 demolition of Gillingham pushed them back into second place in League One.

Millwall strengthened their automatic promotion hopes with a convincing defeat of Gillingham on Saturday.

A good crowd at the Den enjoyed a 4-0 win over their Kentish rivals, as Kenny Jackett's men ran riot.

Charlton stayed top of League One with a convincing 2-0 win over Brentford on Saturday and secured the future of their brightest young star as well.

Goals from Deon Burton and Lloyd Sam ensured the Addicks maintained their 100 per cent start in the league, while 17-year-old midfielder Jonjo Shelvey signed a contract extension.

Charlton Athletic begin their first campaign in English football's third tier for 27 years and manager Phil Parkinson says his team are ready for the challenge.

The Addicks entertain Wycombe at The Valley tomorrow having endured a difficult close-season overshadowed by ongoing takeover rumours.

Millwall are itching to get the new season underway as they look to make up for last year's promotion disappointment.

The Lions lost an epic League One play-off final 3-2 to Scunthorpe in May and the players and manager are determined to do better this time round.