Will Still was encouraged by Southampton's performance against league leaders Middlesbrough on Saturday, but his players only have a short window for recovery.

With possibly the best squad depth in the division, that should be no problem, but the boss may want to stay with what, at times, looked like the most balanced lineup of the season so far.

Here's how we predict Saints will lineup against the Blades at Bramall Lane this evening...

Goalkeeper

Alex McCarthy did not cover himself in glory, despite a nasty deflection, for Middlesbrough's equaliser on Saturday, but it would be a surprise to see him dropped off that alone.

Southampton's Alex McCarthy did not make a save against top of the table Middlesbrough.(Image: Stuart Martin)

Defenders

Still was given no reason to change his back three following their solid performance against Boro on the weekend, and should keep Ronnie Edwards, Nathan Wood and Joshua Quarshie.

Captain Jack Stephens may return, however, while Tom Fellows and Ryan Manning must keep their place at wing-back. Elias Jelert may start on the right, allowing Fellows to play advanced....