Jack Wilshere, the former Arsenal and England midfielder, is reportedly close to taking over as the Luton manager. The 33-year-old has emerged as first choice to replace Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked this week, after holding talks with the club’s board at Kenilworth Road.

Wilshere filled in at Norwich at the end of last season where he took charge for the final two games after Johannes Hoff Thorup’s sacking, but did not get the job permanently. He was also in the frame at Plymouth before Tom Cleverley was hired as manager.

After back-to-back relegations, Luton’s slump has continued to alarm after they started the campaign with five defeats from their first 11 games in League One. Their fixture on Saturday was postponed due to international call-ups.

Rotherham remain in the League One relegation zone despite a late winner to defeat Northampton 2-1. Sam Hoskins put Northampton ahead with a 26th-minute penalty – his 100th goal for the club, but Joe Rafferty equalised before a late free-kick from Josh Benson secured the points.

Josh Benson scores with a free kick for Rotherham. Photograph: Michael Zemanek/Shutterstock

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