John Eustace ‘proud’ of Birmingham’s comeback against league leaders Sheffield Utd

Birmingham City boss John Eustace has admitted he is proud of his team after their 1-1 draw with Sheffield United.

The result means Blues made it four games unbeaten in the Championship and now sit 15th in the table.

Eustace’s side went 1-0 down to the Blades via Oli McBurnie’s 64th minute half-volley after failing to clear a free-kick.

However, Troy Deeney equalised with 20 minutes remaining. Tahith Chong whipped a deep cross from the edge of the box which found an unmarked Deeney, who slotted past Wes Foderington.

Speaking to BluesTV after the game, Eustace believes his team ‘fully deserved’ the result at Bramall Lane.

"I am very proud,” he said. “Very proud of the group, very proud of the fans and very proud of the efforts of the whole Club.

“We have come up against a top team in this league, with fantastic players, and we have gone toe to toe with them. It was a fully deserved point.

"It is encouraging and we have conceded the goal against the run of play, so the character of the group has shown. That never say die attitude is fantastic, so I am absolutely delighted."

Deeney’s goal was his first of the campaign. The Blues’ skipper, 34, was praised by Eustace for his performances so far this season.

"I am so proud of Troy Deeney,” Eustace said. “What a fantastic goal and he fully deserved that because his performances of late have been top.

"He is a real leader in the group and we all needed that goal for him. Hopefully, it means he goes on and scores more.

"His performances all season, in my opinion, have been really, really good. He is getting fitter, he is getting stronger. He is a real leader in the group and the lads love him to bits.

“It is important that although he is a good character, that he does his bit on the pitch and he has done that."