Sheffield United continued their magnificent run of form with a 2-0 victory away at Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday night.

The Blades have now won more Championship games this season than any other team and they trail league leaders Leeds and Middlesbrough on goal difference only, after an impressive performance at Ewood Park.

A second-half brace from captain Billy Sharp sealed all three points for Chris Wilder's men, who have lost just one of their last eight league games, winning six of their opening eleven league games.

Saturday afternoon presents the perfect opportunity for the Blades to secure their seventh league win of the season, as the division's strugglers Hull City travel to Bramall Lane who will be looking to secure their first win in five league games.

But reflecting on last night, here, we take a look at three things that we learnt about Sheffield United after their 2-0 victory away at Blackburn on Wednesday night.

After taking his tally up to eight goals for the season last night, veteran forward Sharp is like a fine wine, having once again proved that he is such an important player for the Blades in their promotion push.

His brace clinched all three points for Wilder's men, and is proving the doubters wrong once again this season.

Coutts came off the bench to make his first appearance in 11 months following a broken leg injury sustained against Burton Albion last November, but the 30-year old was back to his usual self last night.

The midfielder looked calm and composed last night, and will seem like a new signing for the Blades when he features more regularly.

People speak about Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds' flying start to the season, as well as Middlesbrough's solid start to the campaign, but the Blades' magnificent start to the season has gone unnoticed by many people this season.

Wilder's men have won more games than anyone else in the Championship, have lost only once at home and boast a good defensive record - you have to say that they really do look like a real deal for promotion.