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Slavisa Jokanovic explained why Rhian Brewster was omitted from Sheffield United’s squad for their victory over Stoke City after confirming the centre-forward did not suffer an injury whilst on duty with the England under-21 squad.

Having mounted a passionate defence of Brewster’s capabilities ahead of kick-off, Jokanovic’s decision came as a surprise to those who had listened to him outline his plan to restore the confidence of a player he described as “one of the most talented youngsters” in the country only 48 hours earlier.

Their most expensive ever signing, Brewster is still searching for his first league goal in United colours since completing a £23.5m transfer from Liverpool 12 months ago and his self-belief suffered another blow when he was controversially sent-off during the Young Lions’ game against Andorra last week.

Sheffield United: The real reason why Rhian Brewster was left out against Stoke City