ON-LOAN striker Lee Miller says Scunthorpe United's players are desperate to haul themselves out of the bottom three for manager Ian Baraclough as much as themselves.

The Middlesbrough front man, one of nine players signed by the Iron boss during January, says he has been impressed with the 40-year-old's motivational skills and the work that goes into building up to games.

"There's something about the manager that makes everybody want to work hard for him," said Miller, who will lead the Iron attack again during this afternoon's home test against Swansea City.

"We're all pulling in one direction and it's great to have a manager like that who has installed so much belief among the players.

"He's so thorough in the build-up to games with routines and work. I've been impressed.

"I just hope we can continue that and climb up the league."

Results may not have been great of late, aside from a three-match unbeaten run at Glanford Park, but the spirit in the United camp is still good, according to Miller.

He thinks the fact so many of the starting XI arrived at the same time, during the transfer window, has helped new faces integrate quickly.

"The amount of new signings we've had has brought everybody together," he added.