Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has given an injury update ahead of the Bees' Premier League clash with Sheffield United on Saturday.

Frank revealed that Ethan Pinnock (out since February), Kevin Schade (out since September), and Ivan Toney - who was only fit enough to start on the bench in the west Londoners' 3-3 draw with Aston Villa last weekend - will all be in the squad.

“Everyone from last week, when we faced Aston Villa, is available. Ivan is fine," Frank explained.

“The good news is that Schade is available and will make the squad - that's very good news. 

“And Ethan Pinnock is available as well.” 

Asked if there is a chance Toney could start at Gtech Community Stadium, he added: “Definitely, yes.”  

Discussing this weekend's opponents, Sheffield United, Frank admitted that he has been impressed with the Blades in recent weeks, who, despite still being bottom of the Premier League, have begun to pick up some decent results.

“We are facing a Sheffield United team that look much more like a Chris Wilder Sheffield United team, when they got promoted under him," said the Bees boss.

“The last four games, they have been very much in form, great performances, very good results as well: 2-2 against Chelsea, Liverpool only just beat them at Anfield, 3-3 against Fulham, and 2-2 against Bournemouth.  

“They have more fight and they are more difficult to beat. They are doing everything I would expect from a Chris Wilder team. 

“Speaking of Chris, I think he’s done a very good job in general, and we’re seeing what he's building at the club now.  

“So I expect a difficult game, but it needs to be about us and it needs to be us that plays with tempo and intensity; it needs to be on us to perform; it needs to be us that goes out there and does the job. 

“We need to come out flying and we do that together with the fans - they were very good against Manchester United and Brighton - they need to be bang on it again.”