Wolves v Sheffield United: 'Defensive horror show', 'Can be proud'

Sheffield United’s FA Cup campaign ended at the first hurdle this season as they were beaten 3-0 by Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.

The Blades had some good early chances to go ahead in the Midlands, before a Daniel Podence brace – both gifted to him by defensive errors – and Nelson Semedo secured the hosts’ safe passage into the next round.

For the Blades it was a welcome return to action following their recent enforced period of inactivity, and a chance to get some much-needed game time into the legs of their players ahead of a busy second half of the season.

Here’s how our man Danny Hall rated the Blades’ players at Molineux.

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13. Oli Burke 5

Made a rare appearance in United colours - and his first under Heckingbottom - and almost registered an assist when his smart cross saw Sharp's volley saved by Ruddy Photo: Simon Bellis