Manager Paul Warne certainly took out his due diligence when signing full-back Shaun ***mings.

The former Millwall and Reading defender has agreed a one-year deal to become Warne's eighth summer signing, after the Millers boss took careful consideration over whether to bolster his defensive options.

"He wasn't going to be as sharp as the lads, it was more of a character test than a footballing test. I had seen him play, I just needed to know if he would fit in here. Coming up from London, would he be happy being away from his family, and would he suit us. I wanted to make sure it was a win win for both parties, and it was."

***mings boasts a wealth of experience, with a number of games under his belt at Championship and League One level.

"He is experienced at this level and he has played higher," Warne added