Field overcame illness to play in QPR win

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QPR boss Mick Beale revealed Sam Field almost missed the win at Millwall after being unwell during the pre-match warm-up at The Den.

Field overcame sickness to put in a huge shift in the Rangers midfield, completing the full 90 minutes to help his side chalk up a second away victory of the season, thanks to goals from Chris Willock and Stefan Johansen.


“Fieldy was really sick in the warm-up and I wasn’t really sure if he was even going to play,” Beale said.

“He was really ill in the warm-up so to play as well as that was really good from him.”

Beale gave first starts to Leon Balogun, with Rob Dickie sidelined with an ankle injury, and Tim Iroegbunam, who was excellent in midfield.

“To give Tim a full debut here was a big call, but I really believe in this boy,” he said.

“I moved him from his normal position into a right eight and I thought he helped Ethan (Laird) out really well and I thought Stefan gave a big captain’s performance.

“Leon came in for his first game and was outstanding. He is a quiet leader someone who sets standards with the way he is in the gym in the morning and talking to the youngsters.”