Many Sheffield United fans have hailed Ben Osborn for his performance against Championship team Reading in the FA Cup round-of-sixteen last night.
The defender achieved a 7.9 rating according to Sofascore, the highest out of any player on the pitch. He also provided the assist for David McGoldrick to score in just the second minute of the match, demonstrating his attacking intentions early on. Added to that he came out on top with the most tackles (5), the most interceptions (3) and the most key passes (5) in the game.
He replaced Enda Stevens at left wing-back in what was otherwise a familiar back five for the Blades, and with more performances like this he could be in Chris Wilder’s plans to start more regularly in the Premier League. The South Yorkshire club won the match 2-1 in extra-time following Billy Sharp’s winner to book their place in the quarter-finals.
These fans hailed Osborn’s performance:
https://twitter.com/SheffieldUnited/status/1235130595195400192
Osborn and Freeman class last night, great attitude from lads who are there as and when they need calling on!
— Paul Fey (@PaulFey3) March 4, 2020
Well played 👏 Ben ⚔️. Great competition for places in the squad for the gaffer and staff to choose from. 👏👏👏🔴⚪️⚫️⚔️
— Jamie Davies 🔴⚪️⚫️⚔️⚔️⚔️ (@daviesblades83) March 4, 2020
he’s improving every game. makes me feel a whole lot confident if Enda can’t play or is rested
— kyle (@sufckyle) March 4, 2020
Enda has got some serious competition down that left. Ozzy was outstanding last night 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Matt Clarkson (@SUFCClarkson) March 4, 2020
Doesn’t stop running…proper Duracell bunny
— Marky Mark (@MarkHagin1) March 4, 2020
Motm for me. Quality.
— Paul T Beardow (@PaulTBeardow) March 4, 2020
Blades fans, should Osborn get a run in the first team? Comment below.
