Sheffield United player ratings gallery v Millwall with Doyle, McAtee rare positives in defeat at The Den

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Published 18th Feb 2023, 14:36 GMT

Updated 18th Feb 2023, 14:48 GMT

Sheffield United slipped to another defeat this afternoon at The Den as Tom Bradshaw’s hat-trick helped Millwall to a 3-2 victory.

Looking to bounce back from the midweek defeat to promotion rivals Middlesbrough, United twice levelled but were left heartbroken late on as Bradshaw pounced from close range to seal victory for his side.

Here’s how we rated the Blades on a disappointing evening in the capital ...

Millwall's Jake Cooper challenges Sheffield United's Daniel Jebbison: Victoria Jones/PA Wire.

. Defeat at The Den

Millwall's Jake Cooper challenges Sheffield United's Daniel Jebbison: Victoria Jones/PA Wire. Photo: Victoria Jones

Gave United an early injury concern when he received treatment after colliding with Cooper but shrugged it off to make a crucial save from Bradshaw with his legs in a one-on-one situation. Looked frustrated to have been beaten at his near post by Bradshaw soon after for Millwall's opener but had little chance with the two others

. Wes Foderingham 5

Gave United an early injury concern when he received treatment after colliding with Cooper but shrugged it off to make a crucial save from Bradshaw with his legs in a one-on-one situation. Looked frustrated to have been beaten at his near post by Bradshaw soon after for Millwall's opener but had little chance with the two others Photo: Lexy IIsley

Plenty of attempted trickery from the Blades right-back but didn't get a great deal of joy out of Millwall's back-line. Still driving forward in the dying minutes of the game trying to force a winner - before the late blow

. Jayden Bogle 5

Plenty of attempted trickery from the Blades right-back but didn't get a great deal of joy out of Millwall's back-line. Still driving forward in the dying minutes of the game trying to force a winner - before the late blow Photo: Paul Terry

Back in the side from the start with Anel Ahmedhodzic dropping to the bench, Basham was solid enough early on but was caught slightly out of position with a missed tackle in the build up to Millwall's second. Almost redeemed himself with an equaliser but Long saved his header from Norwood's deep corner

. Chris Basham 5

Back in the side from the start with Anel Ahmedhodzic dropping to the bench, Basham was solid enough early on but was caught slightly out of position with a missed tackle in the build up to Millwall's second. Almost redeemed himself with an equaliser but Long saved his header from Norwood's deep corner Photo: Paul Terry

Couldn't get across quickly enough to prevent Bradshaw firing the home side ahead early on and played as an auxiliary striker at times as the Blades looked to get back into the game

. John Egan 5

Couldn't get across quickly enough to prevent Bradshaw firing the home side ahead early on and played as an auxiliary striker at times as the Blades looked to get back into the game Photo: Paul Terry

Left horribly exposed by Lowe for Millwall's opener and then made a rash decision to follow the ball soon after and was indebted to Foderingham for saving well from former Blade Burke. Couldn't win the header that led to Millwall's winner and risked a red late on by shoving McNamara to the ground

. Jack Robinson 4

Left horribly exposed by Lowe for Millwall's opener and then made a rash decision to follow the ball soon after and was indebted to Foderingham for saving well from former Blade Burke. Couldn't win the header that led to Millwall's winner and risked a red late on by shoving McNamara to the ground Photo: Paul Terry

Millwall's Jake Cooper challenges Sheffield United's Daniel Jebbison: Victoria Jones/PA Wire.

1. Defeat at The Den

Millwall's Jake Cooper challenges Sheffield United's Daniel Jebbison: Victoria Jones/PA Wire. Photo: Victoria Jones

Gave United an early injury concern when he received treatment after colliding with Cooper but shrugged it off to make a crucial save from Bradshaw with his legs in a one-on-one situation. Looked frustrated to have been beaten at his near post by Bradshaw soon after for Millwall's opener but had little chance with the two others

2. Wes Foderingham 5

Gave United an early injury concern when he received treatment after colliding with Cooper but shrugged it off to make a crucial save from Bradshaw with his legs in a one-on-one situation. Looked frustrated to have been beaten at his near post by Bradshaw soon after for Millwall's opener but had little chance with the two others Photo: Lexy IIsley

Plenty of attempted trickery from the Blades right-back but didn't get a great deal of joy out of Millwall's back-line. Still driving forward in the dying minutes of the game trying to force a winner - before the late blow

3. Jayden Bogle 5

Plenty of attempted trickery from the Blades right-back but didn't get a great deal of joy out of Millwall's back-line. Still driving forward in the dying minutes of the game trying to force a winner - before the late blow Photo: Paul Terry

Back in the side from the start with Anel Ahmedhodzic dropping to the bench, Basham was solid enough early on but was caught slightly out of position with a missed tackle in the build up to Millwall's second. Almost redeemed himself with an equaliser but Long saved his header from Norwood's deep corner

4. Chris Basham 5

Back in the side from the start with Anel Ahmedhodzic dropping to the bench, Basham was solid enough early on but was caught slightly out of position with a missed tackle in the build up to Millwall's second. Almost redeemed himself with an equaliser but Long saved his header from Norwood's deep corner Photo: Paul Terry

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