Sheffield United 1 Birmingham City 1: Managers' reaction as Blades and Blues share spoils

Sheffield United couldn’t extend their lead at the top of the Championship table this afternoon as they drew 1-1 with Birmingham City at Bramall Lane.

Oli McBurnie opened the scoring for the Blades in the second half but they were pinned back soon after by Troy Deeney’s equaliser.

Here’s the story of the game, with reaction from John Eustace and Paul Heckingbottom.

Tommy Doyle of Sheffield United hits the bar with a shot against Birmingham City: Simon Bellis / Sportimageplaceholder image
Tommy Doyle of Sheffield United hits the bar with a shot against Birmingham City: Simon Bellis / Sportimage
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