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George Baldock and Kieron Freeman have battled for the right wing-back spot at Sheffield United throughout much of the 2018/19 campaign, with injuries to both players in turn benefitting the other.

It is the former that is currently getting the nod – and probably the first-choice all things considered – with the latter having not featured because of an issue since the goalless draw with Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month.

Chris Wilder has a big decision on his hands when the 26-year-old is available again though, which could potentially be the home clash with Bristol City at Bramall Lane on March 30 due to the upcoming international break.

That tough call may have just been made much easier despite the fact that Baldock kept his third successive clean sheet – and the Yorkshire outfit's seventh on the bounce in England's second tier – in a 1-0 win against Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday.

The former MK Dons man wasn't quite as comfortable and impressive as he has shown that he can be previously though, and was arguably lucky to stay on the pitch following a late lunge on the Whites' Pontus Jansson – which was punished with a yellow card.

Sheffield United man George Baldock's stats in win vs Leeds United

Aside from that, the 26-year-old only made 13 passes throughout his 90 minutes on the pitch, as per stats-based website WhoScored, and he was wasteful with a success percentage of 61.5%.

From an attacking point of view he did complete two dribbles and provided one cross – although it wasn't an accurate one – while he only made one tackle and two clearances compared to four and one respectively by teammate Enda Stevens on the opposite flank.

Whether it was a rare off-day or not, Baldock needs to be performing better than he did against Marcelo Bielsa's men if he is to be a starter for a club with automatic promotion in their hands with eight Championship fixtures this season remaining.

Wilder may have been dreading who to pick out of him and Freeman when both are fit, but his decision may have just been made a lot easier following this latest wobble.