Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder praised the “heart” shown by his team after Romelle Donovan struck a stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 victory over Bolton at Bramall Lane.

Xavier Simons netted inside the opening minute and Sam Dalby was also on target for the visitors, but United twice hit back to level with goals from Japhet Tanganga and Patrick Bamford before Donovan’s dramatic strike secured a first league win of the season for Chris Wilder’s men.

Wilder said: “That will stay with ‘Rom’ forever. I am delighted for him because he was outstanding.

“Delighted for the team. It was an end-to-end game. Well, not so much second half. From their point of view, I imagine they’re disappointed they’ve not got a win.

Romelle Donovan of Sheffield United celebrates his winning goal against Bolton (Picture: Jake Youle / Sportimage)

placeholder image — Romelle Donovan of Sheffield United celebrates his winning goal against Bolton (Picture: Jake Youle / Sportimage)

“The heart of the team was huge, one-nil down, 1-1 straight away, 2-1 down, two each. We were on the ropes for a period, second half, we just lost control and lost a bit of the shape of the team as well.

“I think they could sniff it as well, but Michael [Cooper] making some big saves to keep us in it gives us an opportunity of finding that ambition at the end.”

Commenting on Callum O’Hare’s deadline day move to Wrexham, Wilder added: “I didn’t want to lose him, but the club accepted a bid and you’ve got to say Callum accepted the deal as well.

“I know there’ll be certain opinions on the club. We brought him in on a free and sold him for really good money.”