Sheffield United booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals after a deserved victory over Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur at Bramall Lane tonight.
Iliman Ndiaye was the matchwinner for the Blades, coming off the bench to score a superb solo goal to help down a Spurs side who barely got out of first gear at a rowdy Bramall Lane.
Boss Paul Heckingbottom said: "We've had a top side come here and we've put on a good performance. We've spoken about treating the league and cup separately; there's a tension and an anxiety in the league and there's been a different feel in the cup. We want to play with that freedom, but we also want to win."
Made a superb early tackle to deny Lucas after he seized on a loose pass from Brooks and bore down on Foderingham's goal, and didn't look out of place at all against top-flight stars. Always seemed to have an extra second or two of time to make the right decision when others may have dived in Photo: Paul Thomas
Stood tall to make a brave block from Richarlison's follow-up after Lucas was denied and stood up well to the tough defensive test posed of him by a formidable forward line. Had a hand in Ndiaye's goal too, however fortuitous, before a super late tackle denied Son in a dangerous position Photo: OLI SCARFF
Got a start at left wing-back after an impressive cameo on Saturday and again caught the eye with an industrious display, with flashes of quality and composure on the ball as well. Finished the game at right-back after Baldock made way Photo: Mike Egerton
Playing in the 'Norwood role' at the base of midfield, Doyle made a passable impression as he took the ball under pressure and looked to spread it to kickstart Blades attacks. Was on hand a few times to nick the ball away in times of trouble and was right up there with the Blades' best performers on a night to remember Photo: Simon Bellis
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