Sheffield United boss discusses Tom Davies "dilemma" as ex-Everton man proves his worth behind scenes

Chris Wilder has admitted his "dilemma" over midfielder Tom Davies as the Sheffield United midfielder prepares for a potential first start since joining the Blades in the summer. The ex-Everton man has made six appearances for the Blades off the bench in a season disrupted by injury.

But he has shown glimpses of his pedigree in those brief moments, and hinted at why he was brought to Bramall Lane earlier this year in a bid to provide United with some much-needed Premier League experience. All his career with his boyhood club was spent in the top-flight and it seems a matter of when, not if, he establishes himself in the United midfield after getting up to speed.

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Wilder is now wrestling with that decision ahead of Sunday's trip to Wolves, as he looks to elicit a reaction from last weekend's 5-0 hammering at home to Brighton. Davies came off the bench in that one, having done so away at Luton and been instrumental in Vini Souza's vital third goal at Kenilworth Road, and ahead of the trip to Molineux Wilder was asked how close the former England U21 international was to potentially completing 90 minutes.

"That's the dilemma now," he admitted. "When do we go with Tom and give him his first start under me? He's got onto the pitch at Luton and last week and that's going to be the question now from our point of view. Talking in old money we'd have loved him to have a couple of reserve team games but the situation with that is a little bit more difficult and complex.

"But he's been bright around the place, he's another player the club have missed hugely with his Premier League experience. But he's been around the group which is good. He's a real good character and personality and him being around the group and speaking and having the feel of a Premier League player in your ranks is beneficial. And more beneficial when we can get on the pitch, and even more beneficial when we can get him to start a game."