Sheffield United beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Ewood Park in the Carabao Cup second round, with on-loan winger Romelle Donovan scoring the winning goal. The performance was significant because it offered an early indication that the 19-year-old could add attacking flair and depth to the Blades’ squad during his season-long loan from Brentford.

Reporter Chris Holt praised Donovan’s dribbling, movement and finish, while noting that his physicality may be tested in the Championship. Tom Cannon scored Sheffield United’s other goal; Donovan has now made three appearances this season, scoring once, after joining from Brentford in July.