'It could have been more' ... boss Paul Warne's reaction to a night of derby delight for Rotherham United

MANAGER Paul Warne says Rotherham United could have won by an even greater margin after watching his table-topping side demolish derby rivals Doncaster Rovers tonight.
Dan Barlaser lets everyone know the score after converting his spot-kick. Picture by Jim BrailsfordDan Barlaser lets everyone know the score after converting his spot-kick. Picture by Jim Brailsford
Dan Barlaser lets everyone know the score after converting his spot-kick. Picture by Jim Brailsford

The Millers swept to a 5-0 truimph in front of a sell-out away end at the Eco-Power Stadium to move three point clear at the summit of League One.

Rotherham were in rampant form against the division's basement side and were 2-0 up early on through Mickel Miller and Ben Wiles before adding second-half goals fom Chiedozie Ogbene, Dan Barlaser (penalty) and Jamie Lindsay.

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"I was worried about coming into the game as favourites because I knew Donny would be up for it," manager Paul Warne said. "It was a banana skin waiting to happen. 

"It was about applying our game-plan, which we did. We got the ball wide and caused problems. I don't think the scoreline flattered us. We could have scored more. 

"I thought we played really well. If we play our best football, we're hard to stop."

"Massive credit to the following we brought. They made it feel like a proper derby."

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Rovers manager Gary McSheffrey admitted his team had been well beaten by Warne's men.

"Rotherham are superb at the system they play," he said. "It's hard to live with that kind of physicality and intensity."