Sheffield United vs Walsall - John Brayford misses out as Blades face Saddlers

Sheffield United will be without defender John Brayford as they look to rekindle their fading Sky Bet League One play-off bid.

Brayford sustained a calf injury in training before Wednesday night's defeat at Southend and is waiting for the results of tests.

Centre-back David Edgar is expected to return to contention following international duty with Canada but fellow defender Alex Baptiste remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Teenage midfielder Ben Whiteman made his second senior start at Southend and will be hoping to continue while Martyn Woolford, who stepped off the bench having recovered from an ankle injury, is pushing for a recall to the starting line-up.

Walsall expect to have all of their internationals available after they came their duties through unscathed.

Tom Bradshaw returned to training with the Saddlers on Thursday after making his debut for Wales in their 1-0 defeat in Ukraine on Tuesday.

Romaine Sawyers is due to make his comeback on Friday after duty with St Kitts and Nevis and should travel to Bramall Lane despite his late return.

Jason Demetriou is also available after linking up with Cyprus but Isaiah Osbourne (knee) remains out for Jon Whitney's side.