Far from perfect but win some salvation for Blades

It was a game that won't live long in the memory, but Sheffield United found salvation with some guts, some resilience and also a touch of fortune as they won for the first time at home this season.

The Blades were far from perfect, but it felt like some cobwebs were blown away and, had Gus Hamer played against Watford, the scoreline may have been far greater in Sheffield United's favour.

New players are clearly still finding their feet. The latest - Jairo Reidewald - looked good after coming on; Jamie Shackleton made his return after a long-term injury.

But it was the performance of Sam McCallum on the left side of defence that stood out here.

Preferred to Harrison Burrows, his poise and dynamism on the flank epitomised exactly what his team needed - and will continue to need - to pull further clear of trouble, continuing at Ewood Park on Tuesday.