Chris Wilder speaking to Radio Sheffield after Sheffield United's victory over Preston North End
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00:00Really good, from start to finish. Stubborn opponents, physical first and second balls that we matched that up.
00:08First, got off to a flyer, thought we were really connected, especially from mid to top of the pitch.
00:17Possibly should have got something and got something more rewarding for our first 20, 25 minutes.
00:26Came in at half-time, obviously 0-0. She said, listen, don't get anxious. Didn't want the crowd to get anxious as well.
00:33We just have to find that bit. We've got players that can find those big moments.
00:38We found that with a fabulous ball by Harrison and a great finish by Tai.
00:45So, listen, late on, they've nothing to lose. They're Elmer in it and going really direct.
00:52More direct than they were even in the first half. We just have to deal with that.
00:56So, maybe the feel of it was a little bit more anxious than what it really was, really.
01:03I don't think Koops has really had much to do. We're always looking for that second goal.
01:10We made positive substitutions, getting Tom on and getting Jez on.
01:13We didn't find it and, like you said, when they're going into that last five minutes where they're taking unbelievable risks and chances and just shelling it,
01:21you have to win first balls, which you did. We have to win second balls, which we did.
01:25You have to just not get over the finishing line because I didn't think it was one of those nervy performances.
01:37You've just got to see whatever you need to see out, which we did.
01:41Again, what's out the most wins in the division by anybody.
01:46Stick them other two points. Absolutely does my nuts in that when there's no stars next to anything.
01:51Because this team has got 78 points after 36 games, which yet again is great going.
02:03In terms of those plays that you're managing the minutes for, I'm thinking with Vinny and Gus coming off, does that put them in doubt for Tuesday?
02:11No, but there's a couple of big games on the horizon and we all understand that.
02:16It's about managing those boys and if we have to change it up and change it around,
02:25we're confident in the players that can come into the team.
02:30Rhian hasn't got on the pitch today, Kiefer Moore hasn't got on the pitch today.
02:33We've got big options. I've got no issue at all with having to deal with that.
02:39If we flip it up, then an opportunity for players on Tuesday night to go and stake a claim for another big game on Sunday.
02:50They all want to get on the pitch. They all want to start.
02:53They all want to get on the pitch and there's some good players.
02:56I'm not even getting in the 20, so it has to be like that.
03:01Competition is healthy, but it's good because it's clean and it's tidy.
03:07It's disappointing for players when they're not played.
03:10I've been in that position before, but then it's all my energy and enthusiasm into the players that start and the players that come on.
03:21We've definitely got that.