Sheffield United signed off their pre-season schedule with a 1-1 draw at Huddersfield ahead of next Friday’s season opener. United trailed at the break but got back on level terms in the second half thanks to Anel Ahmedhodzic’s close-range finish.
Harrison Burrows caught the eye on his Blades debut after his summer move from Peterborough but it was a disjointed display from the Blades for the most part, just seven days before they kick off their campaign away at Preston North End. Here’s how our man rated the Blades’ players in West Yorkshire ...
5. Harrison Burrows 7
Made his long-awaited debut for United and showed some nice moments of quality on his left foot, including a well-struck free-kick that forced Nicholls into a good full-stretch save before Ahmedhodzic dragged United level. Flashed an effort just wide from long range as United sought a winner and then looked to go even closer with a similar attempt soon after. Ended up on the right wing later in the game with United's options laid bare. His delivery from set-pieces was always a threat and United should have some joy from that this season | Sportimage
6. Vini Souza 5
Solid enough but nothing spectacular in the middle of the park save for a few meaty early challenges Photo: Alex Livesey
7. Oliver Arblaster 6
Had a couple of flashpoints with opposition players throughout the evening - no such thing as a friendly for this lad - but showed a moment of real quality with a superb shift of weight and nice touch to send him through on goal, before Nicholls did well to save | Sportimage
8. Andre Brooks 5
Lined up again on the right wing to cut in onto his left foot and had a couple of dangerous moments doing so but couldn't consistently dominate the game as he did at Rotherham on Saturday. That's the inconsistency factor with young players and something to keep in mind once the season begins | Sportimage