Things hadn’t initially gone to plan following Xabi Alonso’s four half-time substitutions, with Leeds doubling their advantage through Brenden Aaronson. Enter Palmer.

Our no.10 fired home a pinpoint penalty after Pep Chavarria was felled, and then barely 90 seconds later drew the Blues level at 2-2 with a clever, disguised finish.

Fellow sub Pedro Neto completed the turnaround with another precise strike, making it three goals in seven breathless minutes, with the Blues eventually running out 6-3 victors. Palmer revealed what was said by Xabi Alonso in the dressing room at half-time, helping prompt the turnaround.

‘Up the intensity, play a bit more, come more alive because I think the first half was flat,’ said Palmer. ‘Everyone agreed in the changing room, so we stepped up.

‘I probably haven’t seen a half like that for a while. Leeds are a good team, tough game, but we needed to pull through and we did.’

The dramatic outcome continued our impressive start to the campaign. Palmer, meanwhile, has looked back to his best this season, playing with a swagger and making a decisive impact in the final third.

He already has four goals, while collectively we have racked up 16 in just five matches. No wonder Palmer is a happy man right now.

‘You can see I’m enjoying my football,’ he said.

'Me and Morgz (Morgan Rogers), Joao (Pedro), all the attacking players, we’re enjoying it.

‘We’ve still got a bit to go. We’re getting results which is the main thing, and now it’s on to Hull on Saturday.’