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...
21. Owen Hampson 5
The youngster was another handed a chance to impress on the United right and looked eager to impress after his success with the U21s last season | Sportimage
22. Rhian Brewster 5
Will be delighted to have been back out there again after his injury struggles last season and United will hope that their record signing has put them behind him now. He took a whack by the dugouts after a late tackle but was okay to carry on afterwards | Getty Images
23. Will Osula 7.5
Could and probably should have put the Blades ahead from close range after good work from Shackleton but when one-on-one with Watson, Osula fired 'at' the goalkeeper rather than around him and Watson saved with his legs. He did well soon after to fashion a chance with a neat stepover before firing wide of the far post on his left foot, before a top finish that drew applause from Wilder and assistant Alan Knill on the touchline put the Blades ahead | Getty Images