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Sheffield United had returned to the top flight after two successive promotions, and it soon appeared that perhaps First Division survival was a bridge too far, with the club going 16 matches without a win at the start of the season, leaving the club bottom of the division on Christmas Day with only 4 points. However, a run of seven straight victories at the turn of the year lifted United from 20th to 12th, and, although the winning streak eventually came to a halt, it was more than enough to ensure United's survival in 13th, twelve points clear of relegation.
^Hill was born in Hillingdon, England, but also qualified to represent Northern Ireland internationally and made his international debut for in 1990.
^Hodges was born in Streatham, England, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally and made his international debut for in 1984.
^Jones was born in Watford, England, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally through his maternal grandfather and would make his international debut for in December 1994.