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.

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Struijk starred in the Whites' impressive 2-0 win over Sheffield United last night. Second half strikes from Struijk and substitute Mateo Joseph lifted United up to second in the standings and stretched their unbeaten run to five matches.

A rare set-piece goal from Pascal Struijk and Mateo Joseph’s late strike won the Yorkshire derby and ended the Blades’ unbeaten start