FILIPE Morais wants to give former club Millwall another reminder of how he has matured as a player.

The Portuguese winger is eager for City to finish the job at Valley Parade tonight and book that dream FA Cup tie at Chelsea – the club where he turned professional under Jose Mourinho.

Morais left Stamford Bridge for Millwall nine years ago but admitted he did not do himself justice in his short time with the Lions.

City's 3-3 draw there 11 days ago was his first time back since and Morais, who set up the third goal for Billy Knott, is looking forward to more of the same in the replay.

Morais said: "We did not feel we had anything to fear and that's the mentality you need.

"But we scored three times away from home and that should be enough to win matches, so we were disappointed. Maybe we should have shut up shop but they have quality players.

"I don't see us as favourites because Millwall are a Championship side. They have players on a lot more money and a bigger budget overall. But we are confident at the moment and working hard for each other."

Morais signed for Millwall in June 2006 amid 21 new faces snapped up by Nigel Spackman following their relegation from the second tier.

Spackman was sacked after just one win in ten games and Morais left for Owen Coyle's St Johnstone in the January. He had played 16 games and scored once – in a win over City.

Morais said: "When Nigel got the sack, Willie Donachie took over and he had a completely different view on how we should be doing things.

"I had been brought up to play another sort of game in the Chelsea academy.

"Millwall came at the wrong time for me. I definitely have big regrets that I could not show Millwall fans what they wanted and what they deserved.

"It was an exciting time for me, being involved in competitive games all the time. But I did not really know what was required to be a success as a professional at a club like Millwall. I did not know what was needed to get fans on my side.

"I was a flamboyant winger back then, doing twists, turns and step-overs. But I did not do the basics well enough. I was only 20 and wingers do not track back as much in youth football – it is all about going forward.

"Now I know you need to work your backside off to keep your place in the team and to defend just as hard as you attack. But back then, it was all about trying to impress with your skills.

"The club probably could not have done anything different at the time. I was too immature to give the manager what he wanted.

"He had to move me on. Now I know much better what it takes to win matches at this level.

"I was excited about going back to The Den last week. I wanted to show Millwall fans that I am a good player and how I have progressed."