Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder was delighted with Ravel Morrison’s man-of-the-match display in his side’s 2-1 Carabao Cup win against Blackburn.
Former Manchester United forward Morrison, who signed a 12-month contract in July following spells in Italy, Mexico and Sweden, was involved in most of the Blades’ better moments in their second-round tie.
“He’s not a million miles off. I knew what I was going to get with Ravel today.
“He’s a bit of a free spirit at times and we have to work hard on the sidelines to nail him down at times from a shape point of view and out of possession.
“But I think you’ve seen what he gives you in possession. We want him to play further forward at times, because when he does he goes into overdrive and speeds the game up. He’s got genuine quality to hurt.”
Blades goalkeeper Simon Moore saved Adam Armstrong’s early penalty, after Stearman had clipped Bradley Dack, but Blackburn substitute Sam Gallagher halved the deficit with a header in the 61st minute.
“Even though we weren’t great, we weren’t at our best, we’ve got a result,” added Wilder, who made 10 changes after Saturday’s home defeat to Leicester.
“We got through to the next round and the players will benefit from a really intense game of football.”
