Swift still learning

TEENAGE prospect John Swift has been told he needs to improve his defensive work to become an even better footballer.

The 19-year-old who has come to Rotherham United on a season-long loan from Chelsea was man of the match in Tuesday's friendly against a strong Leicester side.

Used to youth football so far, the rigours of Championship football are another matter altogether and it will be interesting to see how he copes.

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Unquestionably, he was one of the most skilful players on the park in midweek but assistant manager Paul Raynor sees room for improvement in the less glamorous side of the game.

"He's 19 and he's come from a very good club," said Raynor. "He's a good technical player but he also needs to remember he has to defend as well.

"He needs to work on that side of his game because he lost his full-back a couple of times going the other way, but he also showed some really nice touches.

"He's played 20 minutes for Chelsea and he'll get better the more he learns — that's why he's here."