Why Sheffield Wednesday wing ace Kadeem Harris is confident he and team-mate Julian Börner can get even better

It was a jokey question that Kadeem Harris took in his stride and effortlessly dodged in the same way as he does full-backs.
Owls defender Julian BornerOwls defender Julian Borner
Owls defender Julian Borner

Harris's face broke into a beaming smile when asked whether he or his Owls team-mate Julian Börner has been the club's best free transfer signing this season. The pair moved to Hillsborough in the summer and have started every Championship match.

"I don't know; Julian has been tremendous this season, every single game," said the winger. "I think it was brilliant move, but we can both give a lot more than we have so far."

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Börner enhanced his burgeoning reputation by turning in another outstanding display in Friday's draw at Cardiff City. The popular German defender was rock solid at the back and barely put a foot wrong alongside Dominic Iorfa.

And Börner capped a fine performance by grabbing his first goal in English football. The 28-year-old brilliantly gave Wednesday a 19th minute lead, steering Harris' fierce effort home past Neil Etheridge.

Harris said: "I am not surprised at his start to the season. I saw him in pre-season and saw his love for the game, how much he wanted to do well here.

"He has had a good start and hopefully he can do even better with the games to come."

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Börner has picked up four yellow cards, meaning he is just one away from triggering an automatic one-match suspension. He has managed to avoid collecting a booking in his last four outings.

The former Arminia Bielefeld player is expected to line up in defence when Garry Monk's men take on Stoke City at Hillsborough this Tuesday.