Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom is aware of he’s arising towards “one of the best in the country” as he prepares his aspect to tackle Tottenham in the final 16 of the FA Cup on Wednesday.
The Blades defeated National League Wrexham in the final spherical, regardless of being compelled right into a replay, the place they ultimately ran out 3-1 winners at Bramall Lane.
Heckingbottom’s males now face a totally new problem, taking part in a group from the next league as they gear up for a go to from Premier League Spurs.
The United boss is wanting ahead to facing a aspect from the high flight’s ‘big six’ however insists nothing will change in their preparation for the sport.
He instructed a press convention: “It’s tough game, especially with the form they are in at the minute.
“How we go about it will be completely the same but we know the opposition is one of the best in the country.
“These last few weeks we kind of know what to expect with how they play, they are really good with the ball and good on the counter attack.”
A sell-out crowd is anticipated at Bramall Lane as the two sides meet for a spot in the competitors’s quarter-finals, leaving them one sport away from a visit to Wembley.
Heckingbottom is anticipating a very good ambiance however doesn’t suppose it can deter the high quality of Antonio Conte’s aspect.
He continued: “To win the game, we need to perform in a way that gets Bramall Lane up and at it.
“We are going to need the fans. They were excellent on Saturday from start to finish and there is going to be moments where we will suffer without the ball.
“I’m looking at the Spurs players and the games they have played in and the atmosphere’s they have played in, it’s not going to impact them and change how they play but the more positive the crowd, the more positive response we will get on the pitch.”
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