Sheffield United head to Portsmouth tonight looking to build on Saturday’s welcome 3-0 win over Lincoln City, with Chris Wilder’s side facing another demanding test at Fratton Park in the first of two away trips in quick succession.
Patrick Bamford’s brace against the Imps was a timely boost, while there are decisions for Wilder to make across the team as he weighs up fitness, form and the need to manage his squad during a busy week.
So who makes our predicted starting XI for the trip to the south coast? Take a look through the gallery to see our selection - have we got it just about right or would you do anything differently?
1. Michael Cooper
Cooper is almost certain to retain his place between the posts after keeping a clean sheet in the 3-0 win over Lincoln City, making a superb late save to keep a welcome clean sheet after having barely anything to do for the rest of the game
2. Hamza Choudhury
With Seriki still out it looks like Choudhury’s shirt to lose at right-back for the time being. His experience and aggression could be valuable in a demanding away fixture, while he is unlikely to be fazed by a demanding atmosphere at Fratton Park where United will be tested | Getty Images
3. Japhet Tanganga
He had some hairy moments against Lincoln but a clean sheet will be a welcome boost for him and the rest of the United defence. His ability to deal with direct balls and aerial threats would make him a strong option even if he wasn’t the skipper and a pretty automatic pick anyway. But he needs to be careful, going into the game one booking away from a one-match ban | Getty Images
4. Liam Kitching
The on-loan Coventry man offers United a nice balance with his left foot and he has impressed Unitedites with his committed displays since coming in. It’s hard to imagine the partnership being broken up by choice any time soon | Getty Images