Oliver Norwood of Sheffield Utd (L) tackles Tom Barkhuizen of Preston during the Pre Season Friendly match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Andrew Yates/SportimageOliver Norwood of Sheffield Utd (L) tackles Tom Barkhuizen of Preston during the Pre Season Friendly match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Andrew Yates/Sportimage
Oliver Norwood of Sheffield Utd (L) tackles Tom Barkhuizen of Preston during the Pre Season Friendly match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Andrew Yates/Sportimage

'Encouraging display', 'Showed good signs' - How we rated Sheffield United's players in their 2-2 draw with Preston North End

John Lundstram and Billy Sharp (penalty) were on target as Sheffield United signed off their pre-season programme against Preston this afternoon.
By Danny Hall
Published 4th Sep 2020, 17:40 BST

But who caught the eye for Chris Wilder’s men in the 2-2 draw? Here’s how we rated the Blades.

Looked comfortable with the ball at his feet and handled it well too, save for one nervy moment when he nearly handled outside his box again

1. Wes Foderingham 6

Looked comfortable with the ball at his feet and handled it well too, save for one nervy moment when he nearly handled outside his box again Photo: Ian MacNicol

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Completed his first 90 minutes of pre-season with the usual passion, skill and energy. a constant threat down the right

2. George Baldock 7

Completed his first 90 minutes of pre-season with the usual passion, skill and energy. a constant threat down the right Photo: Simon Bellis

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Showed good signs as he linked up with Baldock and Lundstram down the right in the first 45

3. Chris Basham 7

Showed good signs as he linked up with Baldock and Lundstram down the right in the first 45 Photo: Shaun Botterill/NMC Pool/PA Wire

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Given a tough time on occasions by Barkhuizen but his experience got him out of trouble more than once

4. Phil Jagielka

Given a tough time on occasions by Barkhuizen but his experience got him out of trouble more than once Photo: George Wood

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