Ben Brereton Diaz reacts after his second Sheffield United debut at Derby County. Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield
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00:00A great afternoon, obviously bouncing back from the feet against Hull.
00:05We needed a big win tonight.
00:07So, yes, brilliant all-round, clean sheet.
00:10I got a goal, so I'm buzzing, obviously, and nice to be back at the blades
00:14and with three points here.
00:16Yes, you had to be patient today, didn't you?
00:18First half, not much quality from either side,
00:21but when it came, it was a really devastating move and big credit as well
00:25to Canon for the set-up.
00:27No, definitely, we knew it was going to be a tough game.
00:30The way they play is difficult, the pitch as well.
00:33We didn't really play what we do, but there's no excuses.
00:36We had one bit of good play and it led to a really good goal.
00:40It created time and all the lads in the build-up really well.
00:44Yes, clean sheet and that's what it's about, winning and keep fighting.
00:48So, yes, it's good.
00:49Didn't create a whole host of chances today, but as a team,
00:52performed really well and didn't allow Derby many chances themselves.
00:57Yes, we kept them quiet, dealt with the long ball.
00:59Set-pieces, obviously, they're very dangerous.
01:00We dealt with that quite well.
01:02As you can see, we've got players coming back from injuries,
01:04new players coming in and you can see there's a proper bond in the team.
01:06I've been here now for a couple of weeks and there's a real togetherness
01:10within the squad, with the staff.
01:12So, it's a great place to be in a minute and I'm buzzing to be a part of it, yes.
01:15Does it feel like you've not been away now you've been back?
01:18No, I love it here. I've always said that.
01:21I'm buzzing I'm back here, the fans are amazing again.
01:25So, yes, I'm just buzzing I'm back here and playing football,
01:28enjoying myself, a smile on my face again.
01:30So, yes, it's good.
01:31I imagine for you, getting a goal early on on the return was always going to be big.
01:35I know everybody wants Tom to get one as well,
01:37but for him to get an assist and you to get a goal, that's great for both of you, isn't it?
01:40No, definitely. It gives us both confidence.
01:43It's a strike, so we need to get the goals and the assists,
01:47but it's about the team, the proper togetherness in that performance today.
01:50Clean sheet, defend as a team, attack as a team.
01:54Yes, real leadership in the group with the boys at the back and midfield.
01:58It was a real good performance, yes.
02:00And once everybody's back from suspension and injury,
02:02there's some frightening options up front, aren't you?
02:04That must really excite all of you about what you can possibly do over the next few months.
02:08No, definitely. We're looking really, really good for the whole team.
02:10I've been in training now for two weeks.
02:12The standard of training is really good.
02:15Attacking, defending, everyone fighting for their places.
02:17So, yes, really good and I'm really happy to be a part of this team again.
02:22And just how important was it that you bounced back straight away from that Hull City game?
02:26It was one of those, wasn't it?
02:27Everything that could go against you did, but the first point I'm asking today...
02:31Yes, definitely. In a long season of championships, things like that are going to happen.
02:34It's how you bounce back, you know, and all week we've been focused, working hard,
02:38saying, bounce back, you know, and we've done that today.
02:41So, like I said, clean sheet.
02:43If you get a clean sheet, you're more than likely going to win a game of football.
02:46So, yes, brilliant.
02:47And from everything that you've seen since you've come back into the club
02:50and the players all around, you must be very confident that Sheffield United
02:53have got a great opportunity of making it into that top two?
02:56100 per cent.
02:57Obviously, last season didn't go the way we planned,
03:00but since I've been in, the winning mentality at the club and training,
03:05all the gaffers talking in the meetings before games,
03:07there's a real drive, a real winning mentality.
03:09So, yes, it's looking good.
03:12We know it's a long season.
03:12There's important games coming up.
03:14So, we've just got to keep fit, keep strong and keep pushing forward.