Wolves v Sheffield United: Paul Heckingbottom's reaction as Blades bow out of FA Cup

and the hosts capitalise on an error from Jack Robinson as he underhits a pass and presents the hosts with a simple chance, which Podence takes advantage of to put the Blades ahead - the visitors had created all the clear chances up to that point but a gift of a goal sees the hosts open the scoring

as Osborn and RND combine on the left for the latter to cross for McGoldrick, he controls it in the middle and looks to pick his spot but Ruddy half-saves it and Coady clears off the line - the natives are getting a bit restless as United have created all the clear-cut chances so far in this game

as Podence goes down under the challenge of Bogle, I think it was - the referee is having none of it and waves for him to get up, but it was worth a shout on first viewing - Bogle looked to nick away the ball and made contact with Podence but nothing was given

enjoys a good chance from Osborn’s left-wing cross, he looks to nod it into the far corner but it goes just wide of Ruddy’s post - but United have started brightly here

and it’s almost an early goal for the Blades as Wolves give the ball away from their own throw in just seconds into the game, Sharp takes a touch and shoots on the angle but it goes wide of Wolves’ goal

ahead of kick-off and we’re underway

to shooting flames over on the far side of the pitch, which are a welcome source of heat on a slightly chilly day in the Midlands - the Blades making five changes for this one but still putting out a strong side considering all their injury and illness woes. The trouble is, Wolves have a strong 11 of their own out too

and kick-off is not far away now in this FA Cup tie - how will the Blades fare?

Beating Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup would be a statement of Sheffield United’s ambitions, defender Chris Basham has insisted.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side were relegated from the Premier League following a defeat at Molineux last season and travel to the Midlands without 11 senior players due to injury and illness.

Despite making a slow start to the Championship season - something his predecessor Slavisa Jokanovic, much to the board’s annoyance, blamed in part upon strategic failings in the transfer market - United will enter their meeting with Bruno Lage’s side searching for a fifth straight victory in all competitions.

Although Heckingbottom dismissed suggestions earlier this week that the match would provide a gauge of his team’s promotion credentials, citing the number of absentees within his squad, Basham said: “This is a chance to put a stamp down. I’ve seen a hunger in the side and a determination to keep a clean sheet. Can we perform on the big stage?”