There was one very impressive reflex save from a header from a corner that Foderingham had to make in the first half, but otherwise it was a very comfortable afternoon for the Blades with the re-installed back three ahead of the 30-year-old keeping the Robins at bay.

A third consecutive clean sheet would suggest that United are slowly turning a corner and the supporters will keep believing with the gap to the play-off places a bridgeable six points.

The Verdict

 

 

It will be interesting to see who Paul Heckingbottom has the most faith in with Olsen and Foderingham both desperate for the number one spot.

The Blades may have had to give assurances to Roma in the summer that Olsen would be first choice before completing the loan deal, however if United continue to be so resilient at the back Heckingbottom will not want to disrupt the rearguard.

The switch to three at the back seemed to work on Sunday, giving Jayden Bogle way more licence to get forward and bringing the best out of David McGoldrick occupying spaces in and around a central striker.

It was good to see Rhian Brewster back amongst the goals as well, a player who came in with a hefty price tag and struggled to perform under the two previous managers.