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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has no doubts regarding striker Oli McBurnie.

He believes the vice captain will continue to put the team first, even as his contract situation evolves.

McBurnie is out of contract in the summer, but was happy to don the armband in place of Jack Robinson against Brentford on Saturday.

Oli is team," Wilder insisted regarding the forward possibly becoming more selfish as he looks to secure a new deal or a free transfer.

He won't [care] but I'll be delighted if he gets the extra three, knowing what Brian was about and how he went about it and how he was team as well. To keep Oli fit and healthy over these next six games will be key.

If we can get him out on the pitch and if we can get him in and around what we want him to do, and he stays healthy and fit, then of course you will be looking for him to get those goals that will take the record. But he won't be interested in that. All he'll be interested in is Saturday and helping us get a positive result."

This article first appeared on Tribal Football and was syndicated with permission.

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