Leeds United pulled off a statement 2-0 win over promotion rivals Sheffield United to move to second in the Championship on their return from the international break.

Struijk’s goal was also the first the visitors had conceded in seven games and Wilder, a boyhood Blade who was taunted mercilessly by the home fans, admitted: “Take nothing away from Leeds – they are far and away the best team we’ve played and I’m not sure anyone will finish above them this season.

Prior to the game, Sheffield United were the only unbeaten side in the EFL and had registered six clean sheets in a row, but Leeds made light work of their Yorkshire rivals, and second half goals from Pascal Struijk and Mateo Joseph saw them claim the three points.

Only three points separate the teams before this Yorkshire derby. Join Niall McVeigh.   22:10 Post-game thoughts from the two goalscorers, starting with Pascal Struijk: “It’s a massive win.

Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Sheffield United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Leeds United go into their first fixture back in the Championship eager to get another win, after a comical trip to Sunderland last time out. Illan Meslier's last-gasp error helped the Black Cats pick up a share of the points in the bizarre 2-2 affair,