Sheffield United player ratings: Berge and Fleck the best but Blades lack quality in Stoke loss

Not for the first time had little to do. Stoke's best chances were mainly off target. Only thing he did have to do was pick the ball out of the net after Stoke's opener deflected off Egan and gave him little chance.

Produced a superb last-ditch interception to deny what looked a certain goal, sliding in to touch away a cross from the right with Wright-Phillips ready to slot home. However, was really disappointed with himself in the build-up to the opening goal, with Tymon drifting in behind him after he was attracted to Campbell.

Up against Maja, who had Stoke's best chance at 0-0 when he slotted wide from close range when he should have found the net. Other than that, the United man got the better of the battle. Played a lovely ball over the top from his own half to release Norrington-Davies down the left. Unlucky to see Tymon's cross deflect off him into the net.

Caught in two minds in the first half that led to Jacob Brown getting a sight of goal but other than that was safe and defended well.

Welcome return to the starting XI and a typical Baldock display. Getting forward, good on the cover with his pace.

Really good in possession, rarely gave it away. Played in midfield three, didn't quite get into the advanced positions that he has in recent matches, but did get forward down the right with Baldock well.

Carelessly put United under pressure with a sloppy pass early on but other than that was steady.

Came alive in the second half, probing and driving with the ball, a real threat around the edge of the Stoke area.

Twice United worked a good opening down the left and on both occasions he was sloppy, not even getting the ball past the first man. Did put one lovely ball in to the mix in the second half