The 26-year-old American center back equalized for the Blades prior to the halftime break
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Sheffield defeat Wrexham in EFL Cup 4-2Auston Trusty scores booming headerAmerican's first goal for English sideWHAT HAPPENED?
In their Round 1 matchup against the Wrexham in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, U.S. international Auston Trusty scored his first goal for Sheffield United.
Wrexham opened the scoring in the match, with William Boyle bagging a goal in the 29th minute. Trusty, however, equalized in the 35th off a close-range header.
Three more goals for the Blades followed as they defeated the Wred Dragons 4-2.
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Trusty suffered relegation with Sheffield in his first season at the club after joining on a permanent transfer from Arsenal last summer. The U.S. international is looking for a bounce-back season with the Blades, hoping to find himself in the mix with the U.S. national team, while also helping his club secure promotion back to the Premier League.
Trusty last appeared for the USMNT in 2023. He has two senior caps.
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The Blades and Trusty return to league play on Saturday against QPR in the English Championship. Trusty will be searching for his first start of the regular season in the clash.