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.
9. CAM: Callum O'Hare
Looked decent coming in off the right at Stoke but at his best in central areas, buzzing around and offering dangerous passing options. Composure a little lacking at times, as shown by a return of just two goals and six assists which really should e higher. | Getty Images
10. LW: Gustavo Hamer
United will go into the play-offs with the 2024/25 Championship Player of the Season at their disposal, with Hamer taking the crown on Sunday. The man for the big occasions and someone who could prove the difference, if Wilder's side are to go up. | Getty Images
11. ST: Tyrese Campbell
Caused former side Stoke plenty of problems on Friday and the only United player to hit double figures for goals so far this season. Neither Tom Cannon nor Kieffer Moore have been pulling up trees to replace him in recent weeks. Photo: Simon Bellis