Breaking: Rotherham United: Long absence for Clarke-Harris

Rotherham United will be without striker Jonson Clarke-Harris for up to nine months.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Jul 2016, 11:31 BST

Updated 19th Jul 2016, 12:39 BST

Jonson Clarke-Harris is injured against Parkgate

The club confirmed the lengthy absence for the 21-year-old who suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in their opening pre-season friendly against Parkgate FC.

The Millers’ record signing went down in agony in the 25th minute of the 7-0 victory.

The setback heightens Rotherham’s need for a new striker for the Championship campaign which begins in less than three weeks.

Clarke-Harris turns 22 on Thursday.