Sheffield United 2 West Bromwich Albion 1 - player ratings

Sheffield United recorded a huge win over West Bromwich Albion at Bramall Lane.
DECISIVE: Billy Sharp scored Sheffield United's winnerDECISIVE: Billy Sharp scored Sheffield United's winner
DECISIVE: Billy Sharp scored Sheffield United's winner

They had to come from behind to do it, but their 2-1 win was thoroughly deserved.

Chief football writer Stuart Rayner looks at how the individuals performed for the Blades.

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Aaron Ramsdale – an outstanding save to deny Callum Robinson 7

Chris Basham – really led the fightback as he rampaged forward 8

John Egan – solid in defence 7

Ethan Ampadu – unable to prevent the goal, he caused late flutters with an unwise dribble out from the back 6

George Baldock – a bright presence, popping up a few times on the left, before succumbing to a muscle injury 7

John Lundstram – made some good runs 6

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Oliver Norwood – his reluctance to tackled was a factor in the opening goal. Subbed at half-time 6

John Fleck – rediscovering his best form 7

Jayden Bogle – a huge goal for the wing-back 7

David McGoldrick – had his usual influence, pushed deeper in the second half 6

Billy Sharp – cometh the hour – a crucial goal from the skipper as he looked like he was about to be substituted 7.

Substitutes:

Max Lowe (for Baldock, 44) – came on and did a good job 6

Oli McBurnie (for Norwood, 46) – made life uncomfortable for the centre-backs 6

Oliver Burke (for Sharp, 86) – N/A.

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Not used: Brewster, Jagielka, Foderingham, Bryan, Brunt, Ndiaye.

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