Kenny Jackett has become Rotherham United’s fifth manager in the last 14 months.

The 54-year-old takes the reins at the New York Stadium following the sacking of Alan Stubbs and he is tasked with ensuring the Millers’ Championship status.

That will be no mean feat as he inherits a side already six points adrift of safety and one that have lost their last six games.

The club confirmed yesterday that Jackett has been appointed on a three-year contract.

Butland back after lengthy lay-off

Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland has returned to training after a lengthy spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury, manager Mark Hughes said.

Butland has been out of action since he fractured an ankle during England’s 3-2 friendly victory against Germany in March.

The 23-year-old trained with the club in pre-season but suffered a setback in August and underwent surgery last month.

“He (Butland) was out on the pitch on Thursday for the first time,” Hughes told reporters.

“The injury was very hard to take... but he shrugged his shoulders and got on with it and hopefully now he can see the return date coming up shortly.”

Policing ‘solution’ for London Stadium

The Metropolitan Police Service says a “tactical solution” is now set for matches at West Ham’s London Stadium, which would see officers deployed inside the ground if needed.

Recent matches have seen an increased line of segregation and also more stewards. However, additional policing measures have not been able to be implemented because of the lack of the Airwave radio system, which is used by emergency services.

Following talks with the relevant authorities and parties involved, the MPS has now been able to establish a workable set-up, which is understood will allow officers to communicate with a control vehicle on the stadium perimeter.

Allardyce returns

Sam Allardyce was pictured on Thursday attending a football match for the first time since losing the England job.

Allardyce’s England reign ended after just 67 days last month following comments made to undercover reporters.

The 62-year-old spoke outside his home the day after leaving the post but had not been seen since, until he appeared at Old Trafford for Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.

Allardyce took a seat alongside former United boss Alex Ferguson in the home directors’ box.

Reports this week have suggested Allardyce could make a return to Sunderland – the club he left in the summer to take up the national team job.

Fuchs extends his Leicester City deal

Leicester City defender Christian Fuchs has signed a new contract with the club that runs to the summer of 2019, the Premier League champions have announced.

Fuchs penned a three-year deal with the Foxes when he joined them on a free transfer in June 2015, went on to play a key role in their remarkable surge to the title, and has started every league and Champions League game for them so far this term.

The 30-year-old Austrian full-back said: “I’m happy and I’ve had the best time of my career so far here. My name is the Austrian Fox... now I’m staying with the English Foxes.”

Mkhitaryan told to work for his place

Henrikh Mkhitaryan still has work to do to force his way back into the Man. United team.

The Armenian winger watched from the stands as United eased to a 4-1 win over Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday.

Mkhitaryan, a big-money summer signing from Borussia Dortmund, has not played since injuring his thigh more than a month ago.

Jose Mourinho said ahead of the game that he was fit but, with competition for places intense up front, Mkhitaryan may have to wait for his chance.

Mourinho said: “Henrikh has to work more to get the intensity and fitness to play at a high level.

“I think it is much better for him to work and wait for his chance, but he is ready very soon.”

Klopp backs keeper Karius to adapt

Goalkeeper Loris Karius will be able to produce his best form once he has adapted to the rigours of the Premier League, manager Juergen Klopp said.

The 23-year-old Karius, who joined from Mainz during the close season, has usurped Simon Mignolet in the starting line-up but is yet to win over Liverpool fans following a string of erratic performances.

“He is still a young boy but this is something different. The Premier League is a different style of play, generally and in a specific case,” Klopp said.

“It is not perfect. He can improve. As a keeper you take a risk sometimes because the ball is bouncing.”