Chris Wilder admitted “humble” Sheffield United have got to take their cruel defeat to rivals Leeds United “on the chin” after the West Yorkshire side’s title bid took another big step forward at Bramall Lane. Leeds restored their seven-point advantage over third-placed Burnley with a 3-1 victory courtesy of another late show.

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Leeds 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.

Chris Wilder had to accept his Sheffield United side were just short of the standard required to beat a Leeds United team he has always seen as the standard-bearers in this season's Championship.