Sheffield United v Cardiff City: Iliman Ndiaye gives Blades lead in crunch clash

in the net but he’d been flagged offside already from Berge’s pass

Osborn as he races onto a loose ball and volleys goalwards, he strikes it well on his left foot but Phillips is down smartly to parry it away

as a poor kick from Foderingham gives City possession in a poor area, but Watters once again can’t take advantage

and a great chance for City to go ahead as Watters beats Egan too easily and goes through on goal, but he hits it tamely and Foderingham saves with his legs - an early wake up call for the Blades there

at the Lane after a moving tribute pre-match to Brendan Tingle, the much-loved security guard who passed away recently. RIP

of this man once again as the Blades look for a big three points at home to Cardiff ...

and the Blades make one change for the visit of Cardiff City

Sheffield United have ended the uncertainty around Billy Sharp’s future by triggering a contract extension to the delight of the skipper, who says he is hoping to earn another one after that.

The Blades’ talisman will now be at Bramall Lane at least until the summer of 2023.

Sharp has scored 126 goals in 331 appearances for his boyhood club, 15 of them coming this season as his form in front of goal helped rocket an ailing United side back into promotion contention.

“I’m delighted, I’ve had a good season and, like I said when I signed my last deal, I want to knuckle down, work even harder and earn the next one,” he said.

“I feel there is plenty more in me and it is up to me to show that. The immediate aim is for a few more goals this season, carry on next season, contribute to the team to get us results and although I hit 37 next year, I still feel I’ve got a few more years left in me.”

and the Blades are back at Bramall Lane for another crunch clash in the context of their play-off hopes - the heat is on after picking only one point from their two Easter games and three points against City would be very welcome indeed