Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram is ready to battle Sander Berge for a place in manager Chris Wilder's starting XI.

Berge arrived last month in a club record deal from Genk.

"Sander has come in and done really well, with two wins on the bounce," Lundstram told The Star.

"He's obviously a fantastic player but we've all got to stand up now and rise to the challenge, and that's what we're all trying to do.

"Not just with Sander but with all the new signings the gaffer's brought into the club. It's only good for the squad and the club, and these lads raising their game and competing for places can hopefully propel us up the table.

"New players coming in raises the standards of everyone, definitely. It gives everyone a lift when players come in who play your position.

"And because you're all fighting for the shirt at the end of the day, it's good competition.

"And you need that, I think, in the squad. It's great around the place at the minute."