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FLW's Rotherham fan pundit has identified the club's most promising young talent

Rotherham United have endured an underwhelming first half of the season.

The Millers are back in League One after suffering relegation in the previous campaign.

Steve Evans’ side would have been hoping to be in the fight for promotion at the first attempt this year, but have been unable to string together consistent results.

The club could look to their brightest young talent in the second half of the term as one route to improving their results to try and climb the third-division standings.

Rotherham’s brightest young talent claim

When asked who is the club’s most promising young talent at the moment, FLW’s Rotherham fan pundit named Harrison Duncan.

He has claimed the defender has been compared to Manchester City defender John Stones and has highlighted his ability to contribute in the final third despite being a centre-back.

“I’d have to say Harrison Duncan,” Eyre told Football League World.

“Plays centre-half, and he is a special talent.

“Consistently plays for our youth team, scores as well so he’s always up there, contributing from centre-half.

“Steve Evans describes him as a young John Stones so that only goes to show the kind of quality he’s at.”

Harrison Duncan’s Rotherham breakthrough

Duncan has yet to make his breakthrough at Rotherham, although came close to making his debut earlier this year.

He was an unused substitute in the club’s 3-1 FA Cup loss to Cheltenham Town in November.

Despite his lack of senior minutes, the youngster has already attracted Premier League interest.

It was reported by Alan Nixon in September that both Man City and West Ham were keeping tabs on his progress.

Harrison Duncan has obvious potential

If Man City and West Ham are already scouting Duncan, then he must possess a lot of potential.

Comparisons to Stones means he is also very well thought of at Rotherham, and it is surely just a matter of time before he gets a chance in Evans’ first team squad.

Given the team’s inconsistent form this year, it could be worth throwing him into the side and seeing whether he is ready to flourish.