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.

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.

Leeds United move up to second in the Championship with a deserved 2-0 win over Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United at Elland Road.

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.

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

Tributes to George Baldock, firstly from his former Sheffield United teammate, Anel Ahmedhodzic. “He was my partner, we were dominating the right side when we played together. He was the first one to make me feel part of the group.

Leeds United team news is in for Friday night's Championship Yorkshire derby against Sheffield United at Elland Road.