On the whistle report ... Wembley joy as Millers hit back to win the Papa John's Trophy against Sutton United

Trailing early on and then deep into stoppage time, the Millers came back to level through Ben Wiles and substitute Jordi Osei-Tutu before Chiedozie Ogbene and Michael Ihiekwe struck in extra time to complete a 4-2 victory.

In truth the outcome was hard on League Two Sutton, who were the better side in normal time and deserved to mark their first trip to Wembley in more than 40 years with a victory.

But it was the Millers’ never-say-die spirit which prevailed and their army of nearly 13,000 travelling supporters will hope the triumph breathes new life into their League One promotion push.

Sutton, who were a non-league club only a year ago, should have gone ahead early on when midfielder Will Randall somehow pulled his shot the wrong side of the post from a lovely run and set-up from David Ajiboye.

As poor as they had been all season, the Millers struggled for a clear sight of goal in the opening half hour and they fell behind on 28 minutes.

Ex-Miller Rob Milsom’s corner kick wasn’t dealt with and when the ball came back in, a slip from Michael Smith allowed Donovan Wilson to fire home.

Frustrated by their team’s disjointed start, there were cries from “wake up” from the Rotherham supporters and 38 minutes were on the clock by the time they had their first serious shot on goal, sprayed high and wide by Ogbene.

Moments later, the fans were on their feet from a terrific equaliser. Wiles showed lovely control on the edge of the box to work himself space and guide a delicious shot high beyond the despairing dive of goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis.

Paul Warne’s stern expression as he emerged for the second half indicated some strong words had been said in the dressing room and he had more reason to be frustrated within three minutes of the restart when Sutton regained the lead.

Ajiboye centered and although Craig Eastmond’s initial shot was blocked, he turned in the rebound past Johansson.

Warne sacrificed Rathbone and Josh Kayode for Wes Harding and Freddie Ladapo to inject some much needed impetus before scorer Wiles worked the keeper from range.

The scoreline still looked like going 3-1 rather than 2-2 before Ladapo passed up a great chance, firing at Bouzanis when clean through.

Sutton were moments away from celebrating victory when Osei-Tutu fired home in the sixth minute of stoppage time right in front of the hordes of Rotherham fans to force extra time.

The momentum was suddenly with the Millers and Wiles fired a free-kick close before the contest was turned on its head.

Ogbene strode forward and let leash from more than 20 yards to make it 3-2.

Sutton were deflated and Ihiekwe had an effort hacked off the line and Ladapo was foiled before Ihiekwe thumped in a header from Shane Ferguson’s corner in the second half of extra time to well and truly decide it.

It was Rotherham United’s fourth success in five trips to Wembley and the first time they have won this competition since its days as the Auto Windscreens Shield 26 years ago.

The celebrations took place to the strains of "New York, New York".

Rotherham United (3-5-2): Viktor Johansson; Michael Ihiekwe, Richard Wood (capt), Joe Mattock (Jordi Osei-Tutu 80); Chiedozie Ogbene, Ben Wiles, Ollie Rathbone (Wes Harding 60), Dan Barlaser (Jamie Lindsay 90), Mickel Miller (Shane Ferguson 80); Josh Kayode (Freddie Ladapo 60), Michael Smith. Not used: Rarmani Edmonds-Green, Josh Chapman.

Sutton United: (4-4-2): Dean Bouzanis; Rob Milsom, Joe Kizzi, Louis John, Ben Goodliffe (Coby Rowe 72); Will Randall, Harry Beautyman, Craig Eastmond (capt), David Ajiboye; Donovan Wilson (Isaac Olaofe 66), Omar Bugiel

Referee: Seb Stockbridge

Attendance: 30,688