Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom found positives in defeat to Leeds United.

The Blades lost 2-1 with a Phil Jagielka own goal proving the decisive effort.

Reflecting on his team's performance as a whole, Heckingbottom seemed encouraged but ultimately disappointed.

"Some bits we were sloppy in key areas.

"When we won the ball back in our defensive third we gave the ball away in that first couple of passes which gave Leeds momentum.

"Our [set-piece] delivery set up a lot of counters for Leeds," he added.

"When Leeds were making the subs trying to live with us we were our own worst enemy by not being able to get the foot on the throats.

"We tended to let that momentum go," Heckingbottom concluded.