FA Cup Wrap: Blades and Preston progress

Nigel Clough's men, who reached the semi-finals last season, sealed progression as a pair of Jose Baxter penalties put them 2-0 to the good after 62 minutes, with Mark McNulty putting the gloss on the victory in the last minute.

Preston North End, two-time winners themselves, secured a 1-0 success against Shrewsbury Town, defender Paul Huntington settling the tie in the Lancashire club's favour with a 19th-minute effort.

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