Still likens Miller to Mackail-Smith and Phillips

The 25-year-old finished top goalscorer in the Conference North for Boston United last season, scoring 24 league goals as the Pilgrims finished in sixth place.

Miller netted 28 goals in all competitions, including two hat-tricks and was named player of the season for the division.

Town boss Still told the club’s official website: “Ricky reminds me of a Kevin Phillips-type striker in and around the box, sniffing out chances, and a Craig Mackail-Smith-type striker when he hasn’t got the ball, with his work-rate and enthusiasm.

“He’s a striker that likes to run in behind, he chases everything and puts defenders under pressure.

“I watched him last season and what really struck me was his enthusiasm. It really hit me.

“We kept an eye on him and we didn’t actually know at the time that he would be out of contract this summer.

“We’ve given Ricky a year and hopefully during that time we can see him develop further, just like a number of our other younger players.”