Sheffield United 0 Everton 1 - player ratings

Richarlison's header at the start of the second half was the only goal of a slightly flat game.

It was disappointing from the Blades, who were looking for a reaction after losing their previous game, at Leicester City.

There was no lack of effort from the home team, but they lacked a sharpness that has been a feature of their season. Chief football writer Stuart Rayner assesses how the Sheffield United performs.

Dean Henderson – the one save he had to make was not difficult for a player of his quality 6

Chris Basham – the Blades' liveliest player puts some good crosses in before being sacrificed 7

John Egan – got forward late on but could not find the equaliser 6

Jack O'Connell – not really rested defensively, he did not get forward as often as Basham 6

George Baldock – a frustrating day for him 6

Sander Berge – a willing runner 6

Oliver Norwood – off colour and booked 5

Ben Osborn – unusually poor in his passing 5

Enda Stevens – beaten by Richarlison for the goal 5

David McGoldrick – tried his best but it just was not happening 6

Oliver McBurnie – his last contribution was a miss 5

Substitutes:

Billy Sharp (for McBurnie, 60) – added something but his touch let him down when fed in by Fleck 6

John Fleck (for Osborn, 60) – the pass for Sharp was wonderful 6

John Lundstram (for Norwood, 68) – put himself about 5

Richairo Zivkovic (for Basham, 83) – N/A

Not used: Jagielka, K Freeman, J Robinson, Clarke, Moore.

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