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Speaking exclusively with FLW, Lee Hendrie has been discussing which Blades striker should lead the line during the play-offs.

Sheffield United's attention will now firmly be on preparing for the Championship play-offs, as automatic promotion slipped through their fingers.

The Blades have secured a third-place finish in the Championship this season, as Chris Wilder's side must now put the disappointment of missing out on automatic promotion to the Premier League behind them.

Given their league standing, Wilder's men will surely be the favourites to reach the top flight via the play-offs this term, but there is growing intrigue over who the Blades boss will side with to lead the line.

United have an abundance of centre-forward talent with the likes of Kieffer Moore, Tyrese Campbell, Rhian Brewster, Tom Cannon and Ryan One respectively, whilst Ben Brereton Diaz can also play through the middle too.

Speaking exclusively with Football League World, we asked Sky Sports pundit and former player, Lee Hendrie: 'Who do you think will be Chris Wilder's go-to number nine for Sheffield United in the play-offs?'

Hendrie said: "He's got bags of options, that's the thing with the squad that they have.

"You look at the likes of Tyrese Campbell who's been their top scorer this season, and really had a point to prove. You do feel that when you look at players that can certainly step up and be pivotal for them going forward.

"I think Tyrese Campbell is such a big player for them, I really do. I know that they've got Tom Cannon that can come in. He hasn't really hit the ground running.

"Kieffer Moore - straight away, you've got three very, very good strikers who can fit the bill. I know that they've played the two up top against Burnley. So, it's a tough one to call because I think whoever they're coming up against, they're going to have to come up with a formula.

"I do feel that at this moment in time, I know that Tyrese didn't start against Burnley, but I think Campbell is the one that can certainly step up to the mark and prove that he's worthy.

"But, as I said, they've got three very good strikers that they can utilise."

Tyrese Campbell has surely banked the most credit to lead Sheffield United line during the play-offs

A player who's enjoyed a number of big moments and important goals for Sheffield United this season, Campbell has been enjoying a fruitful debut season at Bramall Lane.

The free agent signing from Stoke City in the summer has proven to be a highly shrewd piece of business by the Blades, and has become a real fan favourite among supporters for his hard work, passion and crucial goals.

The 25-year-old's goalscoring form has dipped slightly in recent weeks, but he's surely banked more credit than any other Sheffield United centre-forward this season, and will surely feel as though he has the leading claim to be Wilder's go-to number nine during the play-offs.

As Hendrie made reference to, Wilder has been deploying a two up front approach in recent games, perhaps to give his plethora of centre-forward players the chance to stake their respective claims heading into the play-offs.

However, when it comes down to crunch time in the play-offs, he may well choose to revert back to his trusted lone striker approach, and Campbell has played that role very well for the Blades this season.

A fascinating decision by the Sheffield United boss awaits.