A five-star showing kick-started Rotherham United Women’s away form in the league as our attackers turned a hatful of chances into a goal-den victory.

SJR Worksop were on the receiving end on Sunday when the Millers returned home with five goals and three welcome points.

Beth Howarth got things started after just 100 seconds, gobbling up the loose ball after the hosts failed to deal with a free kick.

And Jess Jones – a hat-trick hero on her most recent appearance – registered twice before the break, the second an absolute peach of a curler from fully 25 yards.

As a blustery wind and chilling rain gave way to a blue sky and sunshine, the Millers took the sting out of the game in the second half, restricting SJR to rare glimpses of goal.

Gleeful skipper Lori-Anne Tart got in on the act with 20 minutes left, finding the bottom corner with a fine looping shot, before the outstanding Sidni Simmons smashed home a late free kick.

The 5-0 scoreline was no more than the Millers’ stylish display deserved and sets us up nicely for an away trip to Ilkeston Town on Sunday (2pm kick-off).

Meanwhile, the Under-21s continued their promising start to the campaign with a 5-1 win at home to Handsworth.

Nnola Oyeka (2), Emily Evans, Leanne Corns and Evie Manley all found the net.

The victory leaves Tom Napper’s side sitting pretty at the top of the table and able to enjoy a two-week break until their next game, a home match against Middlewood Rovers.