Ratings: How did Sheffield United's players fare in their 1-0 FA Cup win at Ipswich Town?

Sheffield United booked their place in the fourth-round of the FA Cup after beating Ipswich Town 1-0 at Portman Road yesterday.
Nathan Thomas (centre) is congratulated after his stunning winnerNathan Thomas (centre) is congratulated after his stunning winner
Nathan Thomas (centre) is congratulated after his stunning winner

But how did United's players fare? One of our men at the game, Danny Hall, gives his player ratings.

Jamal Blackman - 7. Untroubled throughout as Ipswich didn't have a shot on target. Kicking was solid

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George Baldock - 7. Linked up well with big pal Carruthers and had a sight of goal in the second half, forcing Bartosz Białkowski into a smart save

Cameron Carter-Vickers - 7. A steady afternoon for the Spurs loanee, who did well to put off Callum Connolly when he rose highest but headed a cross over

Richard Stearman - 8. Rock solid all afternoon, and carried and distributed ball well. Equally as comfortable on either foot, which is a huge bonus

Jake Wright - 7. A typical Wright shift in an unusual role for him, at left centre-back. Not as adventurous as Jack O'Connell but defensively solid

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Nathan Thomas (centre) is congratulated after his stunning winnerNathan Thomas (centre) is congratulated after his stunning winner
Nathan Thomas (centre) is congratulated after his stunning winner

Daniel Lafferty - 7. An impressive afternoon for United's back-up left-back, going forward and defensively. Must be pushing Enda Stevens for a start

Samir Carruthers - 7. Gave the ball away more than he'd have liked but was always positive. Could have scored after linking up well with Sharp

Chris Basham - 7. Booked for an aerial challenge on Kevin Bru and walked a tightrope for rest of game. Curled an effort wide after fashioning himself some space

Nathan Thomas - 8. Started in Duffy's usual No.10 role and scored a peach of a goal, before injury eventually forced him off - although he was determined to stay on

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Nathan Thomas (centre) is congratulated after his stunning winnerNathan Thomas (centre) is congratulated after his stunning winner
Nathan Thomas (centre) is congratulated after his stunning winner

Billy Sharp - 7. Didn't stop running all afternoon and was unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet, miscuing an effort after a sloppy backpass

Caolan Lavery - 7. Full of industry and had a shot cleared off the line, after Sharp had fluffed his lines. A useful option

Subs: Regan Slater - 8. Another impressive cameo from the youngster, a crunching tackle on Bersant Celina the highlight

John Fleck - Introduced in the 88th minute and blazed a shot over with his first touch

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Clayton Donaldson - 6. Came on in the 72nd minute and gave Ipswich's backline a different dimension to contend with

Not used: Simon Moore, Enda Stevens, Jack O'Connell, Rhys Norrington-Davies.

Ipswich: Bialkowski 7, Iorfa 6, Chambers 6, Knudsen 6, Kenlock 6, Connolly 6, Hyam 6 (Waghorn 61, 6), Sears 6, Bru 6, Celina 6, McGoldrick 6. Not used: Skuse, Garner, Crowe, Drinan, Webber, McLoughlin.

Referee: Mike Jones - 7.

Attendance: 12,057