Sheffield United have advanced to the Carabao Cup third-round with a 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers.

Rovers had an early penalty saved at Bramall Lane before Richard Stearman put the hosts ahead.

Oliver Norwood then doubled the advantage on the stroke of half-time.

Blackburn substitute Sam Gallagher then got his side back in the game but it was all too late as the Premier League club held on at home.

Speaking after the game, Blades boss Chris Wilder said: "I take the blame for a disjointed performance because when you do make than many changes it's not really the players to blame.

"We were also up against a very talented side that move the ball about very well. You get games like that when you don't really have a rhythm about you.

"But we had to make the changes because everyone recognises that without doubt the bigger issue is Chelsea (in the Premier League) on Saturday."