STEVE EVANS can attest to the prowess of Mallik Wilks from his time in charge of Leeds United – and he was happy to not be on the receiving end of his talent against Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
The recent Rotherham United signing showcased exactly why the Millers chief was so keen to bring him to the club from Sheffield Wednesday, topped off by scoring the sort of goal which he has been renowned for through his career.
On Wilks, who also earned a controversial penalty, Evans said: "The boy has worked so hard for us in the last 10 days. He came here with a reputation that he doesn't work hard, Let me tell you, Mallik Wilks works hard.
"I’ve seen him score one for the youth team and I was the one who sanctioned his first pro deal at Leeds United. I’ve seen him do it as a kid.
Meanwhile Evans was pleased with his teams performance.
"We were brilliant v Bristol Rovers, that was the word. I thought we were even better (versus Huddersfield).
"We should have beaten Bristol Rovers and I thought we dominated Wycombe and were very good. I thought we were outstanding.
"That was the Rotherham United way as it was against Bristol Rovers. It was infectious and full of intent.
"We kept going. I said to the players when there was a water break when we equalised: ‘We go to the end, boys. We’ll lose 2-1 maybe, but we try and win.’
"This is Rotherham United at the New York. We try and win.’ I’m so proud of everyone of them."