To say United dominated both possession and chances it was Cooper who had to make the two standout saves of the game, first denying Jellis at the back post to keep the score level at 0-0 after a cross had somehow found its way past two defenders and into the path of the Millers man. Later on came an even better one when Nemane's effort was deflected off Seriki and looked like it would loop under the United bar, before Cooper did brilliantly to get a fingertip to it and deflect it onto the bar. Finished the game with the armband around his bicep after Tanganga went off placeholder image
To say United dominated both possession and chances it was Cooper who had to make the two standout saves of the game, first denying Jellis at the back post to keep the score level at 0-0 after a cross had somehow found its way past two defenders and into the path of the Millers man. Later on came an even better one when Nemane's effort was deflected off Seriki and looked like it would loop under the United bar, before Cooper did brilliantly to get a fingertip to it and deflect it onto the bar. Finished the game with the armband around his bicep after Tanganga went off | Sportimage

Ratings: Composed 7/10 man catches eye again as Sheffield United overcome pre-season profligacy to beat Rotherham United

Danny Hall
By Danny Hall

Sheffield United reporter

Published 25th Jul 2026, 16:56 GMT
Updated 25th Jul 2026, 17:09 GMT

Sheffield United player ratings v Rotherham United as unbeaten pre-season continues but familiar concern continues

Sheffield United overcame some more pre-season profligacy to continue their unbeaten friendly run with a 2-0 win at Rotherham United this afternoon. The Blades created a number of chances in the first half and could have gone into the break at least three or four ahead.

But they took until just before the whistle to go ahead through Tahith Chong, who scored his second in as many games to stake a claim for involvement when the season begins for real.

Callum O’Hare added a second in the second half from long range after letting fly while at the other end, goalkeeper Michael Cooper had to make a couple of smart saves to keep out Jamie Jellis and Aaron Nemane.

Here’s how we rated United’s players in their latest pre-season test as the new season draws ever closer...

Got his head to a Peck corner inside the last 10 minutes but couldn't keep it down and it sailed over Cann's crossbar into the Unitedites behind him

17. Mark McGuinness 5

Got his head to a Peck corner inside the last 10 minutes but couldn't keep it down and it sailed over Cann's crossbar into the Unitedites behind him | ©Sportimage

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Made his debut down the right after signing this week and looked tidy enough without any real time to make an impact. Also used: Matondo, McGlinchey n/a

18. Matt Doherty n/a

Made his debut down the right after signing this week and looked tidy enough without any real time to make an impact. Also used: Matondo, McGlinchey n/a | Sportimage

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