All focus is now on the play-offs as Sheffield United continue their push for Premier League football. The Blades have moved past the disappointment of missing out on automatic promotion and back-to-back victories over Cardiff City and Stoke have renewed optimism.
Chris Wilder made a number of changes for Friday’s win at Stoke but will be expected to revert back to full strength this weekend, with possible play-off semi-final opponents Blackburn Rovers their final-day visitors. And a strong bill of health among the squad means he has some big decisions to make.
Starting on Saturday, United will hope four more games can secure promotion, the last of which will be at Wembley. And as Wilder stews over his own selection calls, The Star has attempted to put together his strongest possible XI that can end United’s play-off hoodoo.
5. LB: Harrison Burrows
Named in the Championship Team of the Season for a reason. Has been outstanding down the left and offers so much attacking threat. Should be allowed to focus on that with the more defensively stable Choudhury offering balance on the other side. | Getty Images
6. CDM: Vinícius Souza
Has been massively missed during periods of injury but building minutes back up and should be 100 per cent for the play-offs. Exactly the kind of battling attitude United will need if they are to overcome their play-off hoodoo. Photo: Cody Froggatt
7. CDM: Sydie Peck
Such a classy operator in central midfield and a really balanced partner for Souza. Not shy to get stuck in either, which often lifts the crowd when needed. | Sportimage
8. RW: Ben Brereton Diaz
Certainly been the most successful of United's January arrivals, and its of little surprise given his quality and the fact he knows the club already. Four goals and three assists already, with hopefully more to come. | Ian Hodgson/PA Wire