Sheffield United player ratings gallery v Watford as Egan, Robinson excel in huge win

Published 25th Feb 2023, 17:05 BST

Sheffield United were back to winning ways this afternoon as they beat Watford 1-0 to re-establish their seven-point gap over Middlesbrough in the Championship table.

In the end it was an own goal that secured the points for the Blades on a nervy afternoon at Bramall Lane. Here’s how we rated the players...

Sheffield United fans in the stands during the Sky Bet Championship match against Watford at Bramall Lane: Isaac Parkin/PA Wire.

1. Sheffield United fans in the stands

Sheffield United fans in the stands during the Sky Bet Championship match against Watford at Bramall Lane: Isaac Parkin/PA Wire. Photo: Isaac Parkin

Aside from one nervy moment, when a good free-kick led to a bit of a melee of bodies almost on his goalline, Foderingham enjoyed a comfortable afternoon in goal after being well-protected by those in front of him

2. Wes Foderingham 6

Aside from one nervy moment, when a good free-kick led to a bit of a melee of bodies almost on his goalline, Foderingham enjoyed a comfortable afternoon in goal after being well-protected by those in front of him Photo: Andrew Yates

Always looked to take the positive route with his trickery - even if it nearly cost him, and United, a couple of times in the first half. Thought he had turned home the opening goal of the game from Ahmedhodzic's cross/shot but his celebrations were cut short by an offside flag - which replays suggested was raised correctly

3. Jayden Bogle 7

Always looked to take the positive route with his trickery - even if it nearly cost him, and United, a couple of times in the first half. Thought he had turned home the opening goal of the game from Ahmedhodzic's cross/shot but his celebrations were cut short by an offside flag - which replays suggested was raised correctly Photo: Simon Bellis

Back in the side at the expense of Chris Basham, the Bosnian had to walk a tightrope from the 15th minute onwards after picking up a harsh-looking booking for a foul on Joao Pedro. Fired just over on his left foot after being picked out by Fleck

4. Anel Ahmedhodzic 7

Back in the side at the expense of Chris Basham, the Bosnian had to walk a tightrope from the 15th minute onwards after picking up a harsh-looking booking for a foul on Joao Pedro. Fired just over on his left foot after being picked out by Fleck Photo: Simon Bellis

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