How we rated the Irons against the Blades

Hughie hands out the marks

Fabianski: One spectacular save and two or three others – terrific performance 7+

Coufal: Could have scored with a bit more confidence and his usual fine performance defensively 8

Diop: Excellent return with a great goal and very steady if unspectacular defensive display 7+

Dawson: Just outstanding – importaat blocks and always a threat in opposition box 8

Cresswell: Still in prime form – great corner for Diop’s goal 7

Johnson: He’s still a baby in the PL but growing up fast – did an awful lot right and it’s great to see the Academy lads coming through so well 7

Bowen: In and out of the action but high energy display 7

Rice: Scored a fin first penalty of the season and always the midfield guvnor 8

Soucek: Great to have a player with whom you know the ball is always safe. Another fine midfield display 7+

Lanzini: Saw more from him tonight than in many previous games before he was subbed 6+

Lingard: Brilliant performance – fantastic runs and so hungry for a goal he had a near row with Dec. Superb and shows we can live without Mikey 9

Subs:

Noble: Very decent performance, no wasted balls – well done Nobes 7

Benrahma: Lots of nice touches and passes in the short time he was on the pitch 5

Fredericks: Very late arrival but on the spot for the third goal No rating