How Chris Wilder described David McGoldrick's performance in striker's first appearance on trial at Sheffield United

Chris Wilder admitted he was impressed by what he saw from David McGoldrick after the Sheffield United trialist's run out for the Blades against Bradford City.
David McGoldrick is currently on trial at Sheffield United after being released by Ipswich Town. Simon Bellis/Sport ImageDavid McGoldrick is currently on trial at Sheffield United after being released by Ipswich Town. Simon Bellis/Sport Image
David McGoldrick is currently on trial at Sheffield United after being released by Ipswich Town. Simon Bellis/Sport Image

McGoldrick, who started the fixture, pressed his own case for a permanent contract with an impressive performance in United's 3-2 win at Valley Parade before being substituted during the closing stages.

Capped six times by the Republic of Ireland, he parted company with Ipswich Town less than a month ago.

Davis McGoldrick in action for Sheffield United against Bradford City. Simon Bellis/Sport ImageDavis McGoldrick in action for Sheffield United against Bradford City. Simon Bellis/Sport Image
Davis McGoldrick in action for Sheffield United against Bradford City. Simon Bellis/Sport Image
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"David showed his class," Wilder said. "We're after top end Championship players now and he's played at the top end of the Championship pretty much all his career. I thought he showed his class out there. He's been willing to come in and work with us. He's comfortable being here and we're comfortable having him."

With Dean Henderson the only new face to arrive at United since they began preparing for the forthcoming campaign, Wilder admitted it is imperative his squad drafts in reinforcements before the window closes next month.

Confirming two new centre-forwards and a centre-half remain top priorities, he added: "I'm certain that, during the week building up to our first game proper (against Swansea City on August 4), we'll look different, stronger, to what we do now. But we've already got a very strong group that nearly went all the way last season and, you've got to remember, with the quality of player we are after, things take more time."

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