Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has admitted that he was pleased Tyrese Campbell decided to join his side over others. Wilder made those comments to the Irish News after seeing Campbell score the winning goal in the Steel City derby, with the Blades coming out on top in a tight Sunday afternoon clash.

Tyrese Campbell is becoming the striker Sheffield United were hoping for when they signed him in the summer, according to manager Chris Wilder.

Tyrese Campbell opens up on “surreal” Steel City derby winner experience as Sheffield United claim bragging rights over Wednesday

For 50 minutes, the first Steel City derby for five years happened around Tyrese Campbell then, with one touch, he decided it.

Tyrese Campbell’s second-half goal sealed Sheffield United a 1-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane in the first Steel City derby in over five years. Campbell struck early in the second half as the Blades climbed back into the Sky Bet Championship’s top two – level on points with leaders Sunderland – and extended their unbeaten home run this season to seven league matches.

Tyrese Campbell's second-half strike secured the Blades a memorable victory in the first match-up between the two clubs in over five years.