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Harry Gray position switch explained following Sheffield Wednesday tactical changes

Harry Gray started on the right flank after returning to Sheffield Wednesday’s starting XI against Cambridge United.

By George Smith · The Star

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Matt Hamshaw switched Harry Gray to the right wing to deliver more crosses into the penalty area.
Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 against Cambridge United at Hillsborough.
Mason Burstow scored the opening goal for Wednesday after Gray was recalled to the starting lineup.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield Wednesday interim manager Matt Hamshaw revealed he moved Harry Gray to the right flank to increase crosses into the penalty area during Tuesday night's 1-1 draw against Cambridge United. Gray was restored to the starting line-up at Hillsborough after missing the previous match, starting on the right for the first time since August.

Hamshaw explained that playing the Leeds United loanee as a natural right-footer allowed him to deliver balls from the outside. Mason Burstow scored for Wednesday as Hamshaw altered their 4-2-3-1 setup, utilizing Callum Slattery centrally and allowing Davis Keillor-Dunn the freedom to roam from the left.

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