Knill pretty pleased with Sunderland workout..

The Millers who were without Lee Williamson,Neil Cutler and Richie Partridge who all sat out the game injured, gave a good showing in the first half however Sunderland bossed the game in the second period and scored 2 goals.

Speaking after last nights game, Knill said; ""It was a good workout against a side just down from the Premiership and, first half, I thought we were pretty good. We're still looking for that fitness but I thought we kept our shape quite well although we can be better and we did have some players missing."

"We got all the young lads on and it's good for them and the club, Supporters want to see local talent and we'll push them as much as we can."

"The game highlighted that we are a bit short, especially up front with only Delroy and Will there and it's not fair to put the young kids in straight away as they are only learning." he told the clubs official website

Cutler sat out due to a sore hip and back, caused by diving on hard ground because of the heatwave. Williamson is also set to miss Saturdays game against Gretna, but is expected to play against Grimsby Town at Blundell Park on Monday.