Sheffield United’s young Blades got their pre-season campaign up and running with victory away at York City this afternoon. Goals in either half from Ryan One and Will Osula sealed victory after a nice finish from York’s Tyrese Sinclair had earlier put the hosts ahead.
The Blades named two young XIs in each half after their slow start on the recruitment front this summer, with Gus Hamer missing out as a precaution after a slight muscle injury and Sam McCallum also not risked after only signing for United earlier this week. Here’s how we rated the Blades’ players at the Community Stadium in York...
9. Louie Marsh 5
Had a couple of early opportunities on the ball to either test Male in the home goal or pick out a teammate but was a little wasteful, with his forlorn look one of a young man who knows he is capable of better. | Sportimage
10. Benie Traore 6
Started down the left wing after his return to United but took an early knock and had to have some treatment. Had a good chance to equalise midway through the first half when he wriggled free but he dallied too long before his shot and allowed the recovery tackle to come in. Earned a roar of appreciation after sitting one of York's midfielders on his backside and poking through for a Peck chance Photo: Simon Bellis
11. Ryan One 6.5
Had a fairly quiet start to the game but like good strikers do, popped up in the vital moment in the right place to volley home the Blades' equaliser after Ahmedhodzic's header had been well saved by Male in the home goal. Had a second effort blocked later on | Sportimage
