Harrison Burrows

Burrows treats left back as a platform for attacking the final third, timing his overlaps to arrive just as a winger cuts inside and creates the gap. His set piece delivery and eye for goal have produced a genuine goal return for a full back, rare enough in the Championship to make him stand out. Leading Peterborough to a Wembley trophy as a young captain hinted at leadership qualities he has since carried into a bigger club.

The tension with an attacking full back is defensive exposure, since every run forward leaves space for an opponent to exploit behind him. Sheffield United must trust that his end product outweighs the moments he gets caught upfield when possession turns over. His rapid rise from League One to Championship recognition suggests the club is willing to make that trade.