Watch: Dean Henderson howler gifts Sheffield United the lead against Man Utd

In two seasons Dean Henderson was a hero for Sheffield United – who would have thought he’d still be doing it even after he went back to his parent club?
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Two loan spells with the Blades came to an end in the summer with the England goalkeeper going back to Manchester United. He’s had few opportunities to impress since a return to Old Trafford, however a surprising chance arrived at Bramall Lane.

And it took just five minutes for Henderson to make the headlines – becoming a key figure for Sheffield United once again.

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The keeper and the defence – including another former Blade Harry Maguire – were casually knocking the ball between themselves in the box when Henderson held on too long and had his pocket picked by Oli Burke. The Sheffield United won the ball and from the ground was able to knock it into the path of David McGoldrick who tapped in to give the Blades the lead.