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Chris Watson

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder had this to say after signing Jack Robinson from Nottingham Forest

Jack Robinson will not simply be making up the numbers at Sheffield United, insists Blades boss Chris Wilder.

has joined the Premier League club from in a deal .

The defender has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Bramall Lane.

The 26-year-old made 19 appearances for Forest this season but found himself pushed down the pecking order, behind Yuri Ribeiro and Chema at left-back.

"Jack's got a great pedigree and he will make our squad stronger," said Wilder.

"But he isn't just coming in to make the numbers up, it's a specific position in our system and we feel he is the best option for us at this time.

"Jack can comfortably play in a couple of roles and we're delighted to add him to the group.

"He's got a fantastic attitude and he's ambitious to earn a place in the team."

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