Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell has admitted he already has "both eyes" on Friday night's league clash with Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane.

The Blades will play the second of three league games in seven days at Coventry on Tuesday before taking on their rivals in the season's first Steel City derby.

Blackwell said: "Of course we are focusing on playing at Coventry at the moment, but I have both eyes on facing Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night as well.

"I would be lying if I didn't say that it is on my mind."

Blackwell became the first Blades manager in 95 years to suffer a league double defeat against the Owls last season.