Millwall 0-3 Leeds United: Joel Piroe at the double with Georginio Rutter also on target as Daniel Farke’s side win grudge match at The Den to climb into Championship top half

Leeds United demonstrated the power of their attack as they cruised to victory at Millwall and climbed into the top half of the Championship.

Summer signing Joel Piroe was on the double, while Georginio Rutter added a third, as Daniel Farke’s side showed the forward-thinking talent they hope will take them back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

They recorded their first win at The Den since March 2012 to claim bragging rights in what has become a lively rivalry between the two clubs.

Piroe, signed from Swansea for £10.5m last month, completed a slick move in the 15th minute after Georginio had slipped it through to open the scoring.

The Dutch striker was left with a tap-in to double the lead in the 78th minute after Dan James tripped over the ball but diverted it into his path.

Georginio provided absolute certainty moments later, crashing the ball high into the net after James had picked him out in the penalty area.

While Leeds climb to 10th in the early season, Millwall are 18th with seven points gained in the first six games.

More to follow.

The Dutch striker was left with a tap-in for his second goal after Dan James pushed him to the ground

Georginio Rutter scored a third goal for Leeds just after they had doubled their lead

It sealed a great victory that took Leeds into the top half of the Championship

Joel Piroe rolls the ball home to culminate a slick Leeds move and give them an early lead

Leeds goalkeeper Ilian Meslier misjudges the flight of the ball as Tom Bradshaw pounces

Leeds’ Wilfried Gnonto gets out of trouble during Sunday afternoon’s match at The Den

Leeds’ Georginio Rutter tries to avoid Allan Campbell and Billy Mitchell (left).

Leeds captain Luke Ayling chases Tom Bradshaw as the Millwall man tried to get away

Millwall’s Jake Cooper comes in to stop Crysencio Summerville on the run