'Class', 'Deserved ovation' - Sheffield United player ratings gallery from 4-1 Preston win

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Published 29th Apr 2023, 17:18 GMT

Sheffield United signed off their home season in resounding style as they beat Preston North End 4-1 at Bramall Lane this afternoon.

Goals from Anel Ahmedhodzic, John Fleck, Iliman Ndiaye and Oli McBurnie continued the party mood inside Bramall Lane following promotion on Wednesday night.

Here's how we rated United’s players in victory ...

Sheffield United's Anel Ahmedhodzic (right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game against Preston

. The Blades sign off on a high

Sheffield United's Anel Ahmedhodzic (right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game against Preston Photo: Ian Hodgson

Made his first meaningful save a couple of minutes into the second half when the ball fell kindly to Tom Cannon, but Foderingham was out quickly and spread himself to block the effort well. Made a similar save later in the game to keep out Parrott's effort as North End threw bodies forward

. Wes Foderingham 7.5

Made his first meaningful save a couple of minutes into the second half when the ball fell kindly to Tom Cannon, but Foderingham was out quickly and spread himself to block the effort well. Made a similar save later in the game to keep out Parrott's effort as North End threw bodies forward Photo: Darren Staples

Back in the side with George Baldock rested and was inches away from an assist with a lovely cross that Robinson only just failed to get a touch on. Denied what would have surely been a goal to put the Blades back in front by a good block from Potts after linking up with substitute Jebbison

. Jayden Bogle 6.5

Back in the side with George Baldock rested and was inches away from an assist with a lovely cross that Robinson only just failed to get a touch on. Denied what would have surely been a goal to put the Blades back in front by a good block from Potts after linking up with substitute Jebbison Photo: Paul Thomas

Sheffield, England, 26th April 2023. Chris Basham of Sheffield Utd celebrates promotion during the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Darren Staples / Sportimage

. Party time as Sheffield United celebrate promotion to the Premier League

Sheffield, England, 26th April 2023. Chris Basham of Sheffield Utd celebrates promotion during the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Darren Staples / Sportimage Photo: Darren Staples

Lined up in the middle of United's three with Egan on the bench and made his mark at the other end of the pitch with United's opening goal, a well-directed header which bounced in off the post for his second in as many games. Couldn't do enough to cut out Potts' excellent cross for Delap to tap home and survived a good-looking penalty call at first glance after upending Delap in the area but ref Martin waved the appeals away

. Anel Ahmedhodzic 8

Lined up in the middle of United's three with Egan on the bench and made his mark at the other end of the pitch with United's opening goal, a well-directed header which bounced in off the post for his second in as many games. Couldn't do enough to cut out Potts' excellent cross for Delap to tap home and survived a good-looking penalty call at first glance after upending Delap in the area but ref Martin waved the appeals away Photo: Ian Hodgson

Had a bizarre early moment when Norwood's pass went over his head and Robinson attempted to catch it as it went over his head, well before it had gone out of play! Showed rather more poise with a lovely sleight of foot to deceive his marker moments later. A typically steady Robinson display ended with a deserved ovation when he made way for Egan later in the game

. Jack Robinson 6.5

Had a bizarre early moment when Norwood's pass went over his head and Robinson attempted to catch it as it went over his head, well before it had gone out of play! Showed rather more poise with a lovely sleight of foot to deceive his marker moments later. A typically steady Robinson display ended with a deserved ovation when he made way for Egan later in the game Photo: Simon Bellis

Sheffield United's Anel Ahmedhodzic (right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game against Preston

1. The Blades sign off on a high

Sheffield United's Anel Ahmedhodzic (right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game against Preston Photo: Ian Hodgson

Made his first meaningful save a couple of minutes into the second half when the ball fell kindly to Tom Cannon, but Foderingham was out quickly and spread himself to block the effort well. Made a similar save later in the game to keep out Parrott's effort as North End threw bodies forward

2. Wes Foderingham 7.5

Made his first meaningful save a couple of minutes into the second half when the ball fell kindly to Tom Cannon, but Foderingham was out quickly and spread himself to block the effort well. Made a similar save later in the game to keep out Parrott's effort as North End threw bodies forward Photo: Darren Staples

Back in the side with George Baldock rested and was inches away from an assist with a lovely cross that Robinson only just failed to get a touch on. Denied what would have surely been a goal to put the Blades back in front by a good block from Potts after linking up with substitute Jebbison

3. Jayden Bogle 6.5

Back in the side with George Baldock rested and was inches away from an assist with a lovely cross that Robinson only just failed to get a touch on. Denied what would have surely been a goal to put the Blades back in front by a good block from Potts after linking up with substitute Jebbison Photo: Paul Thomas

Sheffield, England, 26th April 2023. Chris Basham of Sheffield Utd celebrates promotion during the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Darren Staples / Sportimage

4. Party time as Sheffield United celebrate promotion to the Premier League

Sheffield, England, 26th April 2023. Chris Basham of Sheffield Utd celebrates promotion during the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Darren Staples / Sportimage Photo: Darren Staples

Bramall Lane Preston Preston North End John Fleck Oli McBurnie

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