Richard Cresswell is full of sympathy for the injured Darius Henderson, but says the Blades are blessed to have fellow strikers who can all add a different dimension to the team.

United's leading marksman from last term admits Henderson would be a loss to most at this level, but insists that the real focus amongst the forwards is getting a starting shirt at Cardiff next Sunday:

"Darius is a great lad and you wouldn't wish the injury problems he has endured on anybody. It is a blow for him and the club, but he is a strong character and I am sure all the players will wish him well following his operation.

"What you see it what you get with the big man. He is strong, powerful and direct, so we are bound to miss him, but it is down to the others to show the Gaffer what they can do, given the opportunity.

"Boggy offers something different, Wardy has done really well and there is Ched, who has looked really sharp recently.

"That means there is plenty of competition for places and that is what the Gaffer wants because it drives people on. Whoever gets the shirt has to perform to keep it and that is the name of the game."

After enjoying a prosperous first season at the Lane, Cresswell is eager to pick up from where he left off and is fully committed to spearheading a promotion push

"I enjoyed last season and, although it wasn't a successful season for the team, it was a great campaign personally and I am looking to emulate that this time around, especially after signing the new contract.

"This is a team game though and team is the big word. We need 11 players pulling in the same direction every week and if that happens we have as much chance as anybody else."