'We showed great character' - Struijk

Leeds vice-captain Pascal Struijk says the Championship leaders displayed "great character" in the win over Middlesbrough that took them back top of the table.

After Willy Gnonto's opener for the hosts, the visitors equalised in the second half when Leeds defender Max Wober headed a Boro corner into his own net.

But the Whites responded to win 3-1 through goals from Dan James and Brenden Aaronson - and Struijk was particularly pleased with the resilience his side demonstrated throughout a tricky second half.

"It was an unlucky own goal but the reaction shows great character," Struijk told BBC Radio Leeds. "It's [then] about being solid, not conceding and we did great.

"Then we catch them on the counter attack - like they did sometimes in the first half to us - and we scored good goals from that."

It was the league leaders' eighth straight win at home and Struijk believes those in the stands at Elland Road play a huge part in their success.

"They were helping us when we lost the ball to make sure we have a reaction and then try to get involved when we aren't paying attention," Struijk added.

"The support that we have here is amazing and it's also a big reason why we are doing so well at home."

You can listen to the full post-match interview on BBC Sounds.