Rotherham United have named former Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn as new manager.

The Daily Star says the 50-year-old was the Millers' first choice to replace Steve Evans.

He's signed terms on a deal to take him through to the 2017/18 season and he will be unveiled by the Championship club on Monday.

Rotherham said: "We are delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Redfearn as the club's first team manager.

"The former Leeds United boss has penned an agreement until the end of the 2017/2018 season to join the Millers.

"Redfearn came out on top after a meticulous selection process where he impressed Chairman Tony Stewart and the Board of Directors with his vision for the future of the club."