Sheffield United LIVE: Paul Heckingbottom's pre-Burnley press conference | Jebbison called up by England | Reaction to Len Badger's passing

Sheffield United’s latest Premier League campaign, and definitely their last for at least another 15 months, has provided precious few memorable moments but plenty of upset and pain.

Still, as Paul Heckingbottom admitted during his media conference earlier today, at least it will finish on a positive note. Sunday’s match at Bramall Lane, against perennial over-achievers Burnley, marks the return of supporters to their stadium.

“It’s not given us any extra incentive, because we want to win anyway,” Heckingbottom, United’s caretaker manager said. “And it’s about more than just football. It’s another step towards normality, seeing people in the grounds.”

Paul Heckingbottom says he hopes this weekend’s match against Burnley will be a celebration of everything Sheffield United have achieved over the past two seasons, despite the fact it marks the end of their stay in the Premier League.

Sheffield United have tied five of their exciting young players down to long-term contracts at Bramall Lane, with academy boss Jack Lester promising to continue to “push the boundaries” in developing promising talent for the Blades.

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, says Len Badger will be “sorely missed” after paying tribute to the Blades legend following his death at the age of 75.

I think they can do it. I watched a bit of the second half and there’s no surprises with Barnsley now, they get it forward quickly and you have to deal with that. Swansea did that and they had more quality in the final third. They’ll be favourites but I hope Barnsley can do it. It’s going to be tough, two other teams in the semi-final, but we’ll watch with interest as well because that’s our league as well for next season.

I’ve not spoken to him about any other job but any club that takes him will be lucky to have him. He’ll judge it on merit and timing, the club’s ambition and does it match his ideas? They’ll be things he’s considering, everyone agrees I’m sure that wherever he goes will be lucky to have him.

I think they are, 100 per cent. There has to be some legacy, some reflection and proof of your time in the Premier League. Keep building on and off the pitch to get stronger.

Of course it is but we can’t go in there with fear about statistics, the only one that matters is the goals. An interview the other day he was just throwing stats at me. The stat that matters is the goals and that has to be our focus rather than being scared of avoiding things. We know our fate in terms of where we’ll play but it won’t be any easier in the Championship. I’ve told them that. But if they work as hard as they have done this season, then they’ll be fine.

I’d love to say yes, I hope so. We’re one of the team that’s suffered, without a doubt. I remember the City game when Oli McBurnie flattened Dias and the place would have gone up. Instead there was a squeal from Dias, a yellow card for Oli and the place was flat again. It’s made it more difficult for the players, without a doubt.

Nothing’s changed in the short term, I didn’t come here to be a manager. I came into work with the young players and I’ve really enjoyed it. It’s not been the season we envisaged, but we worked hard and really enjoyed it. Long term I will do it again, I don’t know when that will be but I’m happy with how it’s going.