The 23 year old was imperious for Will Still's side as they secured a 2-1 victory against the Blades, ending their six-league-game winless run.

Saints held their nerve in the second half, despite Adam Armstrong missing a penalty before the break, to come back and win all three points.

Here's how we rated every player's performance in South Yorkshire...

Southampton manager Will Still celebrates in front of the away fans following victory over Sheffield United.(Image: Danny Lawson/PA)

Alex McCarthy - 6.

Beaten from a tight angle by Tyrese Campbell, though it was a fierce shot, and backed it up with an important save at the start of the second half. Was impeded by Tom Cannon for Sheffield United’s ruled out would-be equaliser. Some kicks into touch, but no major errors.

Ronnie Edwards - 6.

He is starting to look really comfortable in this team. Asked to play as a centre-back while defending and right-back in attack, and did pretty well. Had the right ideas when knocking the ball long, a couple shaky moments conceding the odd silly set-piece.

Nathan Wood -...