Sheffield United: Player ratings from Blades' 2-0 victory over Rotherham United in South Yorkshire Derby at Bramall Lane

Bramall Lane (Richard Markham Photography)placeholder image
Bramall Lane (Richard Markham Photography)
Sheffield United beat Rotherham United 2-0 in their South Yorkshire Derby clash at Bramall Lane this afternoon.

But how did United's players fare? Our man Danny Hall offers his player ratings

Untroubled throughout - in fact, one free-kick from Millers goalkeeper Rodak caused him probably the biggest heart flutter all afternoon - but kicking, handling and concentration was goodplaceholder image
Untroubled throughout - in fact, one free-kick from Millers goalkeeper Rodak caused him probably the biggest heart flutter all afternoon - but kicking, handling and concentration was good
Escaped unscathed from a shocking challenge from Vaulks in the first half that saw the Millers captain sent off. His usual bundle of energy on the right and showed what United had missed in his absenceplaceholder image
Escaped unscathed from a shocking challenge from Vaulks in the first half that saw the Millers captain sent off. His usual bundle of energy on the right and showed what United had missed in his absence
A warrior-like display from Basham, who signalled his intent in this game with driving runs from the first minute and never stopped. Defended resolutely against Millers' different threats before being replaced by Madineplaceholder image
A warrior-like display from Basham, who signalled his intent in this game with driving runs from the first minute and never stopped. Defended resolutely against Millers' different threats before being replaced by Madine
Solid once again and nullified Millers' biggest threat, Michael Smith in the air. Also snuffed one Smith run on the deck out, too, with a fantastic piece of defending. An absolute rock for United this seasonplaceholder image
Solid once again and nullified Millers' biggest threat, Michael Smith in the air. Also snuffed one Smith run on the deck out, too, with a fantastic piece of defending. An absolute rock for United this season
Earns an extra mark for the goal that set United on their way, a fantastic finish - especially for a centre-back! Got forward with quality from the left and survived a late injury scare when he went down for treatmentplaceholder image
Earns an extra mark for the goal that set United on their way, a fantastic finish - especially for a centre-back! Got forward with quality from the left and survived a late injury scare when he went down for treatment
News you can trust since 1887
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice