Sheffield United’s transfer window may have ended with a bit of a whimper but it was still a summer of real change at Bramall Lane, with 21 players leaving the building and 10 coming in to replace them. It has helped boss Chris Wilder freshen things up after relegation last season, although he would have liked more strength in depth in certain areas.
But United’s work has been good in other places, with an unbeaten start to the new campaign - and still some real room for improvement - testament to that. But what is boss Wilder’s strongest XI, when all his players are fit and available? We wondered the same thing, and so we had a stab at picking it ... with subs for good measure. Is it just about right, or would you do anything differently?
5. LB: Harrison Burrows
I'm still not sure we've seen the best of Burrows on a consistent basis yet but he has shown flashes of his ability so far, with the delivery on that left foot a real threat | Sportimage
6. CM Vini Souza
One of United's leading lights so far this season, Souza has impressed with his attitude as well as his ability amid a backdrop of speculation linking him with a move away. But to his credit, he seems to have got his head down and is enjoying his football again after a difficult debut season with the Blades | Sportimage
7. CM Oliver Arblaster (capt)
Would have been worthy of his place anyway but has added a couple of goals to his game already this term and if he can keep that offensive threat up as well it will make him even more of a complete footballer. A young man who can handle himself but also play proper football too, with a maturity beyond his years | Sportimage
8. RW: Jesurun Rak-Sakyi
Probably the toughest decision of them all on the right wing, where Andre Brooks has performed admirably this season. But Rak-Sakyi is such an exciting prospect on the wing and you can see defenders visibly drop five yards when he gets the ball. Cutting onto his left foot will be a real weapon for United this season - and when he tires, Brooks is a superb replacement off the bench | Sportimage