Rotherham braced for survival quest after points deduction

Rotherham manager Steve Evans has challenged his side to ensure their Sky Bet Championship survival chances are unaffected by a three-point deduction imposed on them by the Football League.

The Millers were sanctioned after being found guilty of fielding an ineligible player – Farrend Rawson – in Easter Monday’s 1-0 win over Brighton and the docking plunges them back into the relegation mire.