By Christopher Wilson

BREATHING SPACE: Sheffield United’s Gary Madine scores their second goal against the Royals
PICTURE: PA Images

CHRIS WILDER was relieved a calculated risk to rest Billy Sharp paid off as his Sheffield United side went second in the Championship with a thumping victory at home against Reading. United’s clinical dismantlement of weak opponents was achieved without the league’s leading goalscorer, who was an unused substitute.
But once Kieron Freeman scored after just 38 seconds, the outcome of a one-sided affair was never in d...