Sheffield United: Full blown defensive crisis appears to have been averted

The Republic of Ireland international, one of only three experienced centre-halves now at the Championship leaders’ disposal following a spate of injuries, required lengthy treatment during last weekend’s visit to Stoke City after colliding with an opposition player.

But after recovering to complete the game, Heckingbottom is convinced Egan will be available for selection when United return to action and attempt to arrest a drop in form which has left them above second-placed Norwich City on goal difference alone.