Sharp started his career as a Blades trainee before a spell at Scunthorpe

Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp still has a future at Bramall Lane, according to manager Kevin Blackwell.

The 23-year-old, who scored six times last season, is being linked with Leeds United and Huddersfield.

Blackwell told BBC Radio Sheffield: "Everybody's got the same opportunity, they return pre-season with the same level playing field.

"You've got to fight for the right to be a Blade and players have got to work hard to be a Blade."

Sharp rejoined the Blades from Scunthorpe for a fee believed to be around £2m in 2007, but has scored only eight league goals since then.

Blackwell added: "Everybody else here has got an opportunity.

"They've got to work hard and try and put right the wrong of not getting into the Premier League."

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