Chris Wilder reiterated confidence in his Sheffield United team to come up with 'big moments' after their battling win against Preston took them level on points with Leeds at the top of the table.

North End blunted their hosts during the first half and almost scored themselves through Sam Greenwood before Tyrese Campbell headed in a Harrison Burrows cross for the only goal of the game.

"I thought we were really good from start to finish, against stubborn opponents," Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield.

"We were really connected, from mid to top of the pitch and possibly should have got something more rewarding for our first 20 to 25 minutes.

"We came in at half-time 0-0 and basically said 'don't get anxious'. We've got players that can find those big moments and we found that with a fabulous ball by Harrison and a great finish by Ty.

"Late on, they had nothing to lose – they were Hail Marying it and going more direct than they were in the first half and we just had to deal with that. I don't think Coops really had much to do.

"We were always looking for that second goal and we made positive substitutions, but we didn't find it. Going into those last five minutes where they're taking risks, you have to win first and second balls – which we did."