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Sheffield United have promoted six youngsters from their academy.

Sheffield United have rewarded six of their youngsters from the academy with professional deals.

Stephen Quinn (brother of Alan), Travis Binnion, Ryan Gyaki, Colin Marrison, Kyle McFadzean and Nick Travis are the individuals who have been chosen to join Michael Tonge and co. for the 2005/06 season.

Three of the promoted players already have youth international experience, with Quinn and Binnion being Republic of Ireland youth internationals whilst Gyaki has represented Canada at youth level.

And Neil Warnock found time to speak of his hopes for the promising batch of new players.

"These deals are the reward for their hard work and attitude in the Academy," said Warnock. 

"I sincerely hope they can continue to progress in our development squad with Ron Reid and who knows how far they can go."