Jack Rodwell says his late leveler in Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Hull City was very fortunate.
The midfielder appeared to head home Patrick van Aanholt's cross from the left in the 77th minute at the KC Stadium but has revealed that the ball actually came off his arm.
"To be honest, it all happened so quick," Rodwell told reporters.
"It was great from Patrick on the left-hand side but I thought the keeper had it [the ball].
"It just dipped at the last minute and I thought it might have hit the bar so I was luckily in the right place at the right time. I know it hit my arm but they all count and luckily the ref gave it."
Rodwell's lucky goal came after Dame N'Doye opened the scoring for the Tigers with a clever backheeled finish in the 15th minute.
