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...
13. Ivo Grbic 5
Made his first appearance of pre-season despite doubts over his future at Bramall Lane and had his quietest ever 45 minutes in a United shirt following last season's struggles. The very little he had to do he did tidily enough | Getty Images
14. Jayden Bogle 6
Took the No.2 shirt vacated by George Baldock, the clearest hint yet that he will be the first-choice in that position this season. Made a good run forward to set up a chance for Brewster and looked bright | Getty Images
15. Dovydas Sasnauskas 6
The highly-rated youngster signed his first pro deal recently and gained more valuable first-team experience in the heart of defence. Didn't look out of place, with a couple of well-timed interceptions after some good anticipation, and will be a name to remember for the future, even if the York stadium announcer struggled to pronounce it | Sportimage
16. Auston Trusty 6
Had a different test than the ones he would have faced in the Premier League last season, in the shape of burly York man Dipo Akinyemi, but did what he had to do when he had to do it and protected Grbic behind him | Getty Images