Kevin Blackwell has a number of injury problems to contend with as he prepares his Sheffield United side for their Championship play-off semi-final second leg with Preston.

The Blades' 1-1 draw at Deepdale on Friday came at some considerable cost with strikers Darius Henderson and Jamie Ward both limping off with injuries.

Henderson had an injection in his Achilles before the game but was unable to last the course while Ward was also withdrawn after picking up a strain.

Arturo Lupoli and Craig Beattie are preparing to deputise for the duo and Danny Webber may be recalled, Blackwell could also opt to throw in David Cotterill who was not risked on Friday due to a calf problem.

On-loan midfielder Jon-Joe O'Toole is sidelined after rupturing his ankle ligaments in training last week, while Kyle Walker is expected to continue at full-back in place of the injured Gary Naysmith.