WATCH: Sheffield United battle to a big three points with win over Charlton as promotion push drives on

They had to come from behind, but anyone who has seen this Sheffield United team will know that there wasn't too much to worry about.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Mar 2017, 13:08 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:06 BST
Jack O'Connell heads in the equaliser for Sheffield United against Charlton. Pic: SPORTIMAGEJack O'Connell heads in the equaliser for Sheffield United against Charlton. Pic: SPORTIMAGE
Jack O'Connell heads in the equaliser for Sheffield United against Charlton. Pic: SPORTIMAGE

Ricky Holmes put Charlton in front with a well-taken free kick and Karl Robinson's side struck the bar before the Blades really got going and when Jack O'Connell leveled there was a sense that it was only a matter of time before another would arrive.

Danny Lafferty was the man to provide it and though at times United toiled a little, they were well worth the victory which stretched their lead over third-placed Fleetwood to 10 points.

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"We always find a way to win games," said boss Chris Wilder. "I think Charlton have got some good players, but we've got proper players. The players deserve every plaudit that gets chucked their way. We want to be relentless and keep doing what we're doing."

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