Sun Jihai has been rewarded with a place in the Football League's team of the week after his impressive debut at Birmingham.The 30-year-old, a free summer signing from Manchester City, was rock solid in the opening-day defeat after lining up at right-back in the Blades' back four.

The Chinese international, Greg Halford and Darius Henderson all made their first competitive appearances for Kevin Blackwell's side.

Meanwhile, United have cancelled Wednesday's scheduled friendly against Bradford Park Avenue as it coincides with the Carling Cup clash against Port Vale on the same night.

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