Leeds United loanee Ian Poveda says his Man of the Match performance in Blackburn Rovers' win over Sheffield United was a day he 'dreamed of'.
The 21-year-old scored his first goal since joining Tony Mowbray's side from the Whites in the summer in a 3-1 success at Ewood Park, whilst also chipping in with an assist.
After struggling for regular game time, Poveda was handed a rare start and he took the opportunity with both hands, arguably putting in his finest performance in a Rovers shirt so far.
Reda Khadra and Ben Brereton also found the net after Rhian Brewster had given the Blades the lead, before Poveda wrapped up the victory in the 70th-minute.
It was a perfect response from his team following their 7-0 humbling against Fulham and the Leeds winger admitted it was an 'unforgettable' day.
“It was a very special day for me, very emotional," he told RoversTV.
"To score, assist and get Man of the Match, it’s a moment that I dreamed of the night before, thankfully it came true.
"The team was outstanding against a great side. The lads did amazing to bounce back from the midweek defeat to Fulham. We stuck at it, the manager had faith in us and was driving us on.
"I saw Bezza [Brereton Diaz] dribbling with the ball, my calves were feeling tight, but I knew I had to get around him and be an option," he added when reflecting on his goal.
"Shooting low and hard, the ‘keeper parried it and I managed to slot the rebound in. There were crazy scenes after that and it was great for our amazing fans as well. It was an unforgettable feeling."
During his time at the Lancashire club, Poveda has made eight appearances, scoring once and assisting twice.
He will be hoping he can build on his most recent display when they face Bristol City after the international break, before they take on Peterborough United and Stoke City.
Rovers currently sit in seventh in the Championship, level on points with Queens Park Rangers, who are just inside in the play-off places.
