Burton enjoying new lease of life

By Paul Fletcher

Rotherham 3-0 Gillingham

Rotherham striker Deon Burton says he is relishing life at Millmoor after joining the League One club.

Burton is joint-second top scorer in the division with six goals in eight games and told BBC Sport: "I'm loving it - could not have asked for better.

"I don't know too much about the past here - all I can say is about the squad and I don't think there are many teams that will look forward to coming here.

"All the players here are capable of playing at a higher level."

Burton was on the scoresheet twice as Rotherham defeated Gillingham 3-0 on Saturday.

And the 28-year-old has already achieved one notable first this season - scoring the first hat-trick of his professional career in the 4-0 win over Blackpool earlier in the season.

I cannot wait to play Brentford - it is going to be a very good day Deon Burton

"I got my first hat-trick and I'm now looking to get a few more this season," added Burton.

"It was great feeling and the ball is at home in the cabinet."

Part of the reason why Burton feels he has started the season in such great form is his partnership with Martin Butler.

The pair now have nine goals between them this season and Burton said: "I think we have kicked off very nicely.

"It was the first time we met each other but the understanding has been there since day one.

"Either you click or don't but fortunately we have. I always like to have a strike partner to share the load and team up together to try and get goals."

Burton left Brentford at the end of last season after being given a free transfer and is looking forward to returning to Griffin Park more than any other fixture.

"I cannot wait to play Brentford," said the Jamaica international. "It is going to be a very good day - it is the first thing that I looked for."

Burton will undoubtedly be looking for another hat-trick when he visits Griffin Park on 1 October.