Hunt goes on as Millers bid farewell to trial youngster

The 20-year-old had a chance to press his claim for a deal during the club's recent training camp in Portugal.

However, the Millers decided against adding the former Wrexham man to their ranks and are continuing their hunt for a third-choice shot-stopper.

They want someone who can slot into a junior role and eventually challenge Cameron Dawson and Ted Cann for the two first-team spots.

“We've parted company with Liam,” manager Matt Hamshaw confirmed. “He's a good kid and we wish him well.

“The search goes on. We're looking for a keeper with potential, somebody we can develop.”

One area of the team where new blood is no longer required before August 2 League One opening day is central midfield.

Joe Powell, Liam Kelly and Shaun McWilliams were already at New York and Rotherham have signed Kian Spence, Dru Yearwood, Dan Gore and Josh Benson this summer.

Hamshaw was asked after Saturday's friendly loss against Sheffield United whether he had a job on his hands keeping so many midfielders happy.

“I can keep them happy at the minute because none of them did that well today!” he said.

“It's down to them. It's ‘best man wins’ and that's what I want. I want two bodies in each position and I want to make sure that we're fully ‘at it’, ready to go and there's competition for places.

“At this moment, we don't have that competition in enough areas.”