After suffering relegation with Doncaster Rovers last season, David Cotterill was desperate to escape playing in Sky Bet League One. Birmingham came to his rescue and the Welshman showed Championship class as he guided them to victory at Millwall. Cotterill set up Clayton Donaldson for the opener, scored a memorable free-kick and then crossed for Wes Thomas to add a match-killing third late on after Millwall had threatened a comeback. Birmingham's Koby Arthur moves forward with the ball for the visitors against Millwall Birmingham veteran defender Paul Robinson battles for the ball with Millwall's Lee Gregory Clayton Donaldon races through on goal as Millwall midfielder Edward Upson looks to catch up with him
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David Cotterill had a hand in all three Birmingham goals as they ran out clear winners against Millwall  on Tuesday night
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Clayton Donaldson gave the visitors the lead before Cotterill doubled the Blues' advantage with a smart free-kick
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Lee Gregory reduced arrears for the hosts before Wes Thomas sealed all three points for Lee Clark's men as he scored from close range late on
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