So with that in mind, Sheffield United writer Danny Hall has chosen what he feels is now the Blades strongest starting XI when everyone – bar long-term injury vitim Jack O’Connell is fit and available.
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1. Aaron Ramsdale
United's No.1 without question. Wes Foderingham was shaky at times in pre-season, Simon Moore is injured and Michael Verrips unproven. Photo: Simon Bellis
2. George Baldock
Pushed heavily by Jayden Bogle, Baldock has credit in the bank and also a season of Premier League experience in his favour. Photo: Simon Bellis
3. Chris Basham
A no-brainer. No-one else in United's squad, or possibly the league as a whole, is capable of playing Basham's role better than the man himself Photo: Simon Bellis
4. John Egan
Ethan Ampadu hasn't put a foot wrong when he's had to deputise but, like Baldock, Egan is the man in possession of the shirt and, for me, plays when he's available Photo: Simon Bellis