Leeds United man explains 'biggest strength' and his Elland Road joy despite lack of action

Sebastiaan Bornauw has not played anything like the amount of football he would have wanted this season. The Belgian has had a few niggles during his debut season in English football but even when fit the form of Pascal Struijk, Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol and James Justin has largely barred his route to involvement.

Sunday's game against Brighton was Bornauw's fifth league start for Leeds and only his second at home. Despite his starts coming against Liverpool, Man Utd, Everton, Chelsea and Brighton, the 27-year-old is yet to lose a top flight game that he's started for Leeds. And when you factor in his substitute appearances, which include seeing out the wins over Chelsea, Fulham and Forest, it's perhaps understandable that he's still going to emerge from the season with plenty of fond memories - especially at home.

"Every player wants to play more, play every game, so I had to deal with that, but I think every minute I got on the pitch I enjoyed it a lot," he said. "It's always amazing to play at Elland Road for the fans and everything, so I enjoyed every minute. "I had high expectations [of Elland Road] and I have to say they match the expectations. I think under floodlights it's incredible. I think it's one of the best atmospheres in England, and probably in Europe. I love it."

Elland Road was graced with a pretty typical performance from Bornauw and his team-mates on Sunday. Though they were unable to be at their fluent best in possession, due in part to the absence of a number of key players, Leeds hung in there to stay in the game so there was always the chance of points. Dominic Calvert-Lewin's stoppage time winner secured those points, rewarding a dogged defensive performance. The season's goal - safety- is long secure but Leeds and Bornauw want to run headlong into the summer without easing up.

"I think that's probably the biggest strength of our group, never giving up, running for each other, a group of friends going to the end," said Bornauw. "I would say that we're a really good group, fighting for each other. We're always there for each other on and off the ball. [Showing hunger despite being safe] is also a strength. I think as a group we're always trying to do our best and trying to win.

"As a football player you want to win every game and next week is another game, and we'll try to give our best and try to win it as well."