Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Middlesbrough in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Boro take on Sheffield United in a tough away game at Bramall Lane after a nine-day break following that derby defeat. Michael Carrick's side come into the game off the back of just three wins in the last 13 games and desperately need to turn around their form to keep their top-six battle alive.

Sheffield United will lock horns with Middlesbrough on Wednesday at Bramall Lane. While the hosts have won 4 of their last 5 games, the visitors have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Below, I have the team news,

Since the 2-1 defeat at promotion rivals Sunderland on New Year's Day, Sheffield United have been mightily impressive on their Championship travels, securing back-to-back 2-1 victories at Watford and Swansea City, with only Burnley (31) bettering the Blades' 28 points on the road so far.

Chris Wilder still believes Middlesbrough are one of the Championship's 'oustanding teams' and expects a tough game for his Sheffield United side on Wednesday evening at Bramall Lane.