Sheffield United: Press conference updates from John Egan and Slavisa Jokanovic ahead of Stoke City clash

Slavisa Jokanovic and John Egan faced the media this morning to preview Sheffield United’s clash with Stoke City at Bramall Lane this weekend.
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United return to action on Saturday afternoon after a two-week international break, looking to put defeat at Bournemouth in their last game behind them and get back to winning ways.

Here’s what the pair said, and stay tuned throughout the day for the latest news from Bramall Lane. ..

Sheffield United pre-Stoke press conference

John Egan has finished his presser...

and here’s some of the key themes to emerge from the defender’s meeting with the media this morning

Manager makes a confession about promotion

Slavisa Jokanovic has admitted Sheffield United must be ready to make significant improvements when they return to action following the international break, warning that ‘arrogantly’ assuming they will challenge for promotion risks condemning them to another season in the Championship.

and welcome to our live blog for today’s press conference with Slavisa Jokanovic and defender John Egan, previewing Saturday’s clash against Stoke City - we’ll have the key points from it right here when we can, so stay tuned ...

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