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He's bringing a Bristol City team to Turf Moor that is still to win at home this season and that, he feels, will make them more relaxed than at Ashton Gate. "There is pressure on the lads to get that first home win," he said.
"Obviously we're back on the road for our next two games though. Both fixtures, against Burnley tomorrow and Portsmouth on Tuesday are difficult. We need to stand up to them.
"We've worked hard on our own game this week with the lads and with each fixture we need to keep improving. As long as I see us improving we'll be okay because the results will take care of themselves."
There will be one familiar face up against Millen's side in Chris Iwelumo who spent time at Bristol City last season on loan, and he said: "We know all about Chris' strengths. He certainly knows how to play his position as a target man and he will be a handful.
"We mustn't forget though there are people around him who will cause problems. We need to be aware of that."
Brian Laws says he is not afraid to make difficult decisions and that could mean changes to the team. "There will always be heroes and villains and always supporters out there who believe they can pick the team," he said.
"History tells you that, but those who have been in the game long enough know that there is a win and a defeat just around the corner. You have to take those as they come and not get carried away.
"The supporters are vital and I just want to make sure we maintain the performances and the support they have been giving the players.
"I am on the touchline and trying to affect it, but at the end of the day the supporters don't affect me. My biggest priority is winning games and if you do that the rest follows. It's not a case of me going that extra yard to win the fans over, the only way to do that is with performances and results, so I just want us to keep playing this type of football."
"I am almost tempted to make changes," he added. "You have to stay sharp and realise that while you have shown your hand in one game, the opposition may not give us the freedom to play the same way and we may have to change again.
"I am mindful of that and I am prepared to make changes if necessary because we have to make this place a fortress. It's not like we've been going for half a season. We are very mindful that it's been a very good start at home, but there is a long way to go and there are teams out there who will want to do us over.
"I will be drumming into the players tomorrow that we have to be up for this game and hopefully I can get my words right. We have another international break coming up shortly and if we can keep taking these chunks of the season and looking to maximise our points it will maintain focus.
"We have another three games and if we are in the top five I will be a happy manager."