Only one minute later, the ball was in the back of North End’s net as Tyrese Campbell popped up to head home from Harrison Burrows’ inviting cross. Heckingbottom admitted his side started the afternoon poorly but he was pleased with the second half display.

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Sheffield United will welcome back former boss Paul Heckingbottom when he brings his current side Preston North End to Bramall Lane on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

Paul Heckingbottom was grateful for the reception he received on his return to former club Sheffield United after they picked up their latest win of the season against his Preston North End side this afternoon. Heckingbottom was the last man to lead the Blades into the Premier League before he was axed in December 2023.

When you're first coming into a club, for example when I first came to Preston your job is to get that connection. Your job is to go and understand the club and the people. If you've already got that when you step into it,