Sheffield United: Key to beating Millwall appears to have been identified

The all Championship tie, which pits sixth versus second in the table, could be one of the most keenly contested of the third round with Gary Rowett’s side boasting the division’s second best record at home and United its strongest performing team on the road.

But speaking ahead of the match at The Den, the visitors’ manager Paul Heckingbottom thinks his players’ ability to defend at dead ball situations could hold the key to success in south London.