Sheffield United LIVE: Paul Heckingbottom's press conference ahead of Everton clash

Sheffield United’s protracted search for a new manager is causing “uncertainty” at Bramall Lane, Paul Heckingbottom has admitted, after confirming players “want to know” who will be in charge of the club next season.

Carla Ward, the former Sheffield United manager, has resigned from her post at Birmingham City Women after an ‘unsustainable’ season saw her keep the Blues in the WSL against the odds.

Carlo Ancelotti has warned his Everton side they must “respect” relegated Sheffield United on Sunday after admitting his side must win all their three remaining games to stand a chance of qualifying for Europe this season.

Exactly 5,096 fans will be allowed into Bramall Lane for the final game of the current campaign - here’s all you need to know about the tickets, including how much they are and how they’ll be allocated

Oli Burke and Ethan Ampadu will miss the rest of the season, Paul Heckingbottom revealed this afternoon

Sheffield United may have seen the last of Sander Berge in a Sheffield United shirt after Paul Heckingbottom revealed that the Norwegian midfielder has picked up another injury and will not be risked for the remainder of the season.

I’ve been impressed with him. I’ve seen most of the games this season and he came in for some criticism and made a point-blank save against West Brom, it was a big, big moment and I texted Wardy about it afterwards because he deserved that. And he never looked back from there, showing the same good habits and it shows a good mentality that he came through that. He’s been excellent since I worked with him and I’ve got nothing but praise for him.

It’s a different role. When you’re temporary it’s a different role, it’s a bit like babysitting. As a manager you can make change and to change the environment and results, you have to be able to do that. When you step up temporary, you can’t. You’re not in charge of staff and things like that. You can pick the team but that’s about it. That’s when you struggle because nothing’s really changed, it’s all superficial.

These players have done it before in that league, either here and got promoted or got signed with good records in the Championship. There’s evidence in the other clubs who have gone down and been smooth in transition and kept the squad together as much as they can. So I see no reason not be optimistic because the evidence is there for everyone to see.