Leeds United roared back to winning ways with a superb 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in front of a packed-out Elland Road.

Racing into a three-goal lead through Jayden Bogle, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the Whites were dominant under the lights to secure a crucial Premier League win.

Speaking to the media after the full-time whistle, boss Daniel Farke said the three points were a deserved reward after a fine display from everyone involved.

“Very proud today because this was a complicated game for us,” the German began. “First and foremost, because we lost the last game – I know it was still Arsenal – but a loss always does something with the confidence, with the belief.

“It is always difficult to respond after a loss. And it was, of course, a game where there was a bit more on the line. Then to deliver in this way, also with such a spirited performance, I think in the end also a well-deserved win.

“You could feel we have invested so much mentally and physically into this game, that we were exhausted and out of a sudden, out of nothing, they scored and then for the last moments you are even a bit nervous.

“But also then to show in the last minute the steel and this desire to bring it over the line and to reward ourselves, for me it is sometimes even more perfect.

“I think it will do a lot with our confidence. Our belief, our spirit within the group was second to none today and for that it is a massive, massive performance.

“It is winning mentality. You have to implement this into your teams once it is really necessary and you need to win. And also then to show your best performance and your best spirited performance and to bring this onto the pitch.”