Chris Wilder is wrestling with some intriguing selection dilemmas as he looks to lead Sheffield United to a morale-boosting result at Hull City tomorrow before the Blades sign off for another international break. United travel to Hull bottom of the table but with recent displays leading to a renewed sense of optimism.
The Blades were unfortunate not to come away from their home clash with Southampton in midweek with nothing after a late equaliser was ruled out, but they will have to keep former striker Oli McBurnie quiet to have a chance of a result.
The Scottish international is in red-hot form this season, scoring six goals and adding three assists in eight Championship games so far, but United will also be focusing on themselves and how they can tame Sergej Jakirović’s Tigers on home soil.
With that in mind we tasked our man to select the side he expects boss Wilder to send out in East Yorkshire ... has he got it just about right or would you do anything differently?
5. Ben Mee
It's a few days on now but I'm still shaking my head in disbelief whenever I think of his superb challenge on Tuesday night which was inexplicably punished with a free-kick. He's been excellent so far and if he's okay physically then I'd expect him to continue before a bit of well-earned rest over the break Photo: Cameron Howard
6. Harrison Burrows
The wing-back has been a shadow of the player we saw last season but fortunately for him, Sam McCallum hasn't really pulled up any trees when he's had chances either and so the shirt remains Burrows' almost by default. In fairness he's still created a fair amount of chances but has looked so short of belief this term | Getty Images
7. Sydie Peck
The England U21 man has started every game for the Blades so far and it's easy to see that continuing. He seems to be growing into the season after a shaky start and looks much more comfortable when he's not left completely isolated in the middle of the park | Jess Hornby/Getty Images
8. Alex Matos
After playing 70 minutes on Tuesday night it'll be fascinating to see if Tom Davies starts again, with boss Wilder and his staff facing a real conundrum over a player they have earmarked as a key part of their plans but who has had a torrid time with injuries. If they decide it's too big a risk, Matos is a capable replacement | Sheffield United