Chris Wilder welcomes tough Sheffield United decisions after Jack O'Connell's return from injury ahead of Wolves clash

The defender made his first appearance since the Premier League restart as a second-half substitute in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Burnley, after suffering an injury in a training-ground collision with goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

Jack Robinson, the former Nottingham Forest man, has impressed as O'Connell's stand-in since the restart and, speaking ahead of Wednesday night's clash against European rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wilder admitted that he has "a tough decision" to make.

"I thrive on them, and I have no issue making them," he said.

"I don't want the easy way out. I want Jack O'Connell fit and Jack Robinson playing well, and I want John Lundstram and John Fleck and Luke Freeman fit. I want everyone fit and firing to give me the toughest decisions I have ever made.

"When I'm in that situation, that pleases me the most. I'm not comfortable in having to make comfortable decisions. Tough decisions have to be made, and people have to accept that."

With Fleck, Freeman and Lundstram still injured, Wilder will work with the same squad when Nuno's Wolves come to Bramall Lane.

"They will all want to go again," Wilder added. "It's just about me picking the right side.

"We are limited with the boys out injured, and there's a possibility of rotation. It's not always easy for people to understand but I see the players up close and personal."

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