Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough - Basham suspended for Sheffield United’s clash

Sheffield United will be without Chris Basham against fellow Championship promotion contenders Middlesbrough.

Basham is suspended after he received his 10th yellow card of the season during the thrilling 3-3 draw at Aston Villa.

Martin Cranie is likely to be recalled, having deputised for Basham when he missed the New Year’s Day win at Wigan.

Marvin Johnson is also unavailable for the Blades as he is ineligible to face his parent club, but Scott Hogan should return to the squad after missing out against Villa.

Boro boss Tony Pulis might make a couple of changes to his starting line up.

Britt Assombalonga needed a fitness test before being included in the squad against Leeds at the weekend but the striker came on as a substitute and he will hope to be recalled.

Mo Besic also had to settle for a place on the bench on Saturday and he could be restored to the team.

Boro are unbeaten in the Championship in 2019 and would move within a point of their opponents with victory at Bramall Lane.