ADAM Barrett feels Millwall’s many links to Southend United will add extra space to the conclusion of the League One season on Sunday.

Blues legend Barrett retired from playing with the Shrimpers in March before taking up a coaching role with Lions.

But both he and Millwall manager Neil Harris will now be looking to secure a top six finish at the expense of their former side.

“When I joined Millwall a couple of months ago a few people said to me it might come down to us and Southend for sixth place but it’s strange how these things work out,” said Barrett.

“It’s an exciting end to the season for us both and there are a lot of connections between the two clubs which adds extra spice to it all really.

“As well as Neil and myself, the chief executive Steve Kavanagh used to be at Southend along with David Worrall and the fitness coach Lawrence Bloom so there a few of us here.

“But we’re only really focusing on ourselves and winning against Bristol Rovers because it’s still in our own hands.”

Millwall go into their game against one of Barrett’s former teams sitting sixth in the League One table, a point clear of Blues.

But he does not feel much can be read into the final day fixtures.

“You can look at who is playing who and what might happen but I don’t think it really makes much different at this stage of the season,” said Barrett who made 354 appearances in two spells with the Shrimpers.

“Southend play Bury who are still fighting to stay up and we have a tough game against Bristol Rovers.

“Rochdale are still involved as well and there will definitely be some twists and turns during the 90 minutes.”

Barrett will be tracking them all from the dug-out.

And he is thoroughly enjoying his coaching role at the Den.

“I’ve got my hunger and enthusiasm back for football and I’m enjoying it more than I ever imagined I would,” said Barrett.

“I’ve been thrown in the deep end and it’s hard work but I’m loving it.

“It’s great to work alongside Neil and David Livermore and their attention to detail is first class.

“They have very high standards but they’ve welcomed me into the coaching team with open arms.

“I’m also enjoying the work I’m doing with the under 23 group and I’m learning all the time so I’m happy to be here. Hopefully we can finish in the play-offs but whoever finishes sixth will have deserved it.”