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John Lundstram has scored three goals this season

Sheffield United continued their push for a Championship play-off place with a narrow win over QPR.

The hosts took the lead when defender Richard Stearman finished after Leon Clarke had flicked on Mark Duffy's corner.

John Lundstram made it 2-0 from Billy Sharp's cutback just after the break.

Luke Freeman pulled a goal back for the visitors with a good shot from distance but, despite late pressure, they could not find an equaliser.

Back-to-back league wins have moved Chris Wilder's men to within one point of the top six.

The Blades looked to be cruising to victory when Lundstram doubled their advantage after the interval but nearly had to settle for a point.

Matt Smith twice went close to levelling for the hosts, with home keeper Jamal Blackman forced into a late save from the striker's header.

The Blades visit struggling Hull City on Friday, while 15th-placed QPR are back in action when they host Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield:

"I thought we were outstanding. When we went forward we were great and we've beaten a decent side.

"The last 20-25 minutes wasn't our greatest performances but if you have to see it out you have to see it out and we did enough in the first 60 minutes.

"We were the dominant side and I think it's a big win for us tonight."

QPR manager Ian Holloway told BBC Radio London:

"We have got to stop making mistakes. We started well and caused them problems but unfortunately we are not seeing it through.

"I'll take the performance, spirit and fight-back all day long.

"I don't want to criticise my lads as they kept going and had other chances. It is tough at the minute but the young lads have got to learn about being away from home and what it is all about.

"I think we are getting closer to what I want."