Max Lowe keen to make a good impression on Chris Wilder after making Sheffield United debut at Aston Villa

Lowe has never before played in the English top-flight but, having arrived from Derby earlier this month, the 23-year-old was given a taste of what to expect after being given his debut at Burnley in the Carabao Cup on Thursday.

He was one of 10 changes from the side that were beaten by Wolves on Monday but the fringe players and new arrivals gave a good account of themselves, as Burnley only progressed 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.

And Lowe, speaking ahead of Monday’s trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League, said: "That was important for a lot of us that haven't played in this league. It is a big step up for us but we need to show the gaffer we're ready and if we're ever thrown in, he can trust us.

"I feel like a lot of us made it easy for him if we are picked in future. Every one of us wants to be in the starting XI but it's good because it's healthy competition, the squad is really strong this year.

"It keeps everyone on their toes and that's the best way to go forwards and if we want to be where we want to be in the league, that's the only way you can look at it.”