Blackwell fends off transfer talk

Kevin Blackwell has again shrugged off speculation that Sheffield United may have to cash in on rising star Kyle Naughton.

The Blades youngster enhanced his reputation when winning his first England Under-21 cap during last night's 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic at Bramall Lane.

But Blackwell, while accepting Naughton could be the subject of intense speculation in January, has reiterated the Blades are not a selling club.

He told the Sheffield Star: "With every game people are becoming more and more aware of Kyle.

"And, of course, that includes people from other teams. But it doesn't bother us or Kyle.

"It's part and parcel of what we'd expect. He's played in some massive games already and he's shown terrific maturity."