The Sheffield United player Chris Wilder describes as a "fantastic example of a professional footballer"

Lundstram returned to the starting line-up after losing his place to £22m Sander Berge, and set up Billy Sharp’s winner with a fantastic cross.

Dean Henderson’s astonishing triple save later helped United earn all three points as they continue their push to seal a first-ever European campaign for the club.

And boss Wilder admitted: “If you analyse his performances, and we have to always, then he [Lundstram] needed to come out of the team.

"Then we had an opportunity of signing Sander and he has come in and played a part in three out of four wins. We have good players.

"Players shouldn't be scared or shy of competition and challenges and John hasn't been. I am not surprised, it just epitomises the group and the culture we are trying to create here.

"The way he has been in the changing room when he hasn't played has been exemplary and then he comes back in and plays like he has. I think that's a fantastic example of how you should be as a professional footballer.

"Take the disappointments on the chin and enjoy the good times when they are happening. Be humble and take that opportunity to step back in and take it when you get back in.

"There's no downside for spitting your dummy out, no downside at all, and that's the culture we have tried to create."