Russell netted first for the hosts before Stephen Humphrys came off the substitutes’ bench to score the second.
Clarke said: “We’ve had some good performances. Tonight was a good night, winning a derby at home.
“We played some really good stuff, especially in the first half. We created chances and were a little unlucky not to go in a couple ahead at the break.
“Davis Keillor-Dunn had a great header on the stroke of half-time.
“We’ve had to defend well. Rotherham were always going to come at us a bit, but Ben Killip’s pulled off a great save (to keep us in front) and then we got that vital second.
On the performance of, Clarke added: “Jon is doing tremendously, playing higher up the pitch as an eight. I think he’s a better eight that can drop into the six position at times and he’s getting his rewards.
“He’s getting chances in games, getting good control for us with the ball and deserves all the plaudits.”
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