A horrible opening period saw the Blades 2-0 down after just six minutes and although they rallied in the second half, Chris Wilder’s side were well beaten.
Here’s how we rated the players.
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1. Aaron Ramsdale - 5
Conceded twice in the first six minutes of his debut but couldn't have done much with either. Made a decent save from Jiminez in between Wolves' quickfire goals and a better one later on from Saiss Photo: Pool
2. Chris Basham - 5
Almost got United back in the game with a mis-hit cross that forced Patricio into his first save. Taken off for McGoldrick as United changed shape Photo: Anthony Devlin
3. John Egan - 5
Picked up a booking just after the half-hour mark for bringing down the dangerous Jiminez and got a talking to from Dean after fouling Podence Photo: Shaun Botterill/NMC Pool/PA Wire
4. Jack O'Connell - 5
Started despite not playing a minute in pre-season but two early goals put United under the pump and he couldn't show the watching Gareth Southgate what he's capable of Photo: Michael Regan