Four-goal Blues delight Hughton

Birmingham boss Chris Hughton heaped praise on his side after they reached the FA Cup fifth round with a fine 4-0 win at Sheffield United.

Adam Rooney scored twice with Nathan Redmond and Wade Elliott also finding the net against the npower League One side.

Hughton said: "It was a really good all-round performance. I'm as delighted with the clean sheet and the performance as I am with the goals.

"We had to weather a bit early in the game. They were certainly a threat but then we got into our rhythm and the timing of our goals was important.

"We're enjoying playing football and that breeds a certain amount of confidence.

On Rooney, Hughton added: "Rooney does what he does best. If the ball goes into the box, he'll always be there."