Paul Heckingbottom’s Sheffield United are eager to get back to Championship action this weekend with the World Cup in Qatar putting an end to second tier football for nearly a month.
Before the break, The Blades were flying high with three wins from four including an action-packed 5-2 victory at Bramall Lane against promotion rivals Burnley.
With Heckingbottom having to contend with a lengthy injury list throughout November, the break had some positives.
The likes of Sander Berge and Jayden Bogle have both returned to training, with Senegal World Cup star Iliman N’Diaye available for selection against Huddersfield this Saturday.
Heckingbottom said: “Iliman looks forward, not back. He still wants to improve and play at the highest level he can. He’s just focussed on us now. But to go and play for your country in a World Cup is unreal.”
Huddersfield Town travel to Bramall Lane bottom of the table with 11 losses in 20 this season.
There’s still life in the Terriers this season however, an impressive 2-1 away win at playoff challengers Queens Park Rangers standing out before the interval.
With recent woes in-front of goal – Terriers striker Danny Ward has only scored three goals all campaign – Mark Fotheringham has swooped for former Ipswich striker Tyreece Simpson.
Fotheringham has put all the pressure on Sheffield United for this weekend’s clash, with the Blades firm favourites.
He said: “We know the amount of money they’ve got when they sign players of the value of Oli McBurnie. If you look at the names in the team, it’s all Premier League experience but I try to focus on us and what we can do.”
Even with Rotherham United changing their kick-off time to lunchtime for England’s World Cup Quarter Final, Sheffield United’s game versus Huddersfield remains unchanged.
Kick-off is at 3pm tomorrow at the Bramall Lane Stadium. Highlights will be shown on ITV4 at 9pm.
