How the Clarets players fared in the defeat at Bramall Lane.

JENSEN: Blameless for any of United's top-drawer goals. 7

DUFF: Rocked back on the defensive from the start. 6

SINCLAIR: Moved to left back where Webber caused chaos. 6

McGREAL: The warhorse had a gripping duel with Shipperley. 6

LOWE: Couldn't sign off from his loan spell as he wanted. 6

SPICER: Struggled to make headway in support of Akinbiyi. 6

HYDE: Tried everything but failed to spark a revival. 7

J O'CONNOR: Met his match in United's powerful engine room. 6

G O'CONNOR: Just needs a scrappy goal to lift his spirits. 6

DYER: Always probing, but kept hitting United's brick wall. 7

AKINBIYI: Had the chances, but not his day in front of goal. 6

SUBS: BRANCH (for Garreth O'Connor 59) Little impact 6, NOEL-WILLIAMS (for Spicer 59) Welcome support 7, ELLIOTT (for Duff 79) 6.

Not used: KARBASSIYOON, GRANT