There were five debutants in the Blades’ line-up and here's how they got on,a long with the rest of the team that featured 10 changes to the side that lost to Wolves on Monday.
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5. Jack Robinson - 7
Caught Gudmundsson in his follow-through in a challenge and saw the Icelandic midfielder stretchered off. Lovely pass to Lowe in build-up to McGoldrick's opener Photo: Andrew Yates
6. Max Lowe - 8
Beautiful cross for McGoldrick's early goal, driven hard and low across the face of goal and putting the ball on a plate for the striker. Almost set up another for McBurnie and, on this showing at least, Enda Stevens has real competition Photo: Simon Bellis
7. Oliver Norwood - 7
The only survivor from the Wolves game, Norwood was utilised on the right of midfield instead of his usual sitting role. Tested Pope with a shot from range and set-piece delivery was better Photo: Simon Bellis
8. Sander Berge - 7
Made his first start of the season and was on the receiving end of some meaty challenges in midfield. Used the ball well in Norwood's regular position Photo: Simon Bellis