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Hull midfielder Aluko: Euro matchwinner has me feeling blessed

Hull City midfielder Sone Aluko is proud of his Europa League winner against AS Trencin.

Aluko says he feels "blessed" to have scored the winner in Hull City's Europa League match against AS Trencin.

"It was some feeling to score in our first-ever home European tie in front of a full house," he said. "I feel blessed.

"There is no feeling like scoring goals and this one was so satisfying because it ended up winning us a tough tie."

Substitute Aluko needed just six minutes to score the crucial 80th-minute winner, his first goal since September.

"It's the best I've seen him physically for seven years," said Steve Bruce.

"I'm delighted for him that he's managed to score. We all know that he's got terrific ability and let's hope he can stay injury free. He'll be a big player for us if he does."

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