Sheffield United are facing a big test of character now as they look to bounce back quickly from Friday’s defeat at Leeds United - and manager Chris Wilder is adamant that they have the mentality required to pass it,

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.

Ahead of the midweek games, Sunderland are top on 22 points with the Clarets one point behind in second. Leeds and Sheffield United both have 19 points while West Brom and Blackburn Rovers have 18 points apiece. Despite the Black Cats enjoying the strongest start, Wilder predicted Leeds to be top of the pile come the end of the season.

Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk has hailed the impact of a quartet of Whites players after the win over Sheffield United. Daniel Farke's side ran out 2-0 winners against their Yorkshire rivals, ending the Blades unbeaten start to the Championship.

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.

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