Chris Wilder refuses to get carried away with thoughts of Europe despite Sheffield United moving to within two points of fourth-placed Chelsea

Chris Wilder has again refused to discuss the prospect of Sheffield United qualifying for Europe after they cut the gap to fourth-placed Chelsea to just two points.
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The Blades, in their first season back in the Premier League after a 12-year absence, moved to fifth after Sunday's 2-1 win over AFC Bournemouth at Bramall Lane.

Wilder's men still have to play Chelsea, Spurs - who are a place behind them in sixth - and Manchester United, another European rival, before the end of what is already a memorable season.

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But Wilder, speaking after John Lundstram's late winner against the Cherries took them to 39 points, refused to get carried away.

Chris Wilder manager of Sheffield Utd: Simon Bellis/SportimageChris Wilder manager of Sheffield Utd: Simon Bellis/Sportimage
Chris Wilder manager of Sheffield Utd: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

"I'll let everyone else talk about it, I'm just on for the next three points.

"For a promoted side to get to this stage of the season with 39 points is an outstanding achievement, but I don't want us to get comfortable. We are in a fabulous position, we are enjoying it and we want more.

"I'd like it if we had a game next week, but we'll come back refreshed for the next part of the season."

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Wilder reserved special praise for skipper Billy Sharp after his equaliser against Bournemouth.

"Billy has not had a lot of game-time," Wilder added.

"He has had to be patient but he's a fantastic leader in the dressing room.

"I'm delighted for Billy and I'm delighted for the team because we had to work hard against a talented side. He was unlucky to come off."

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