Luke O'Nien says he could not have scripted a better comeback than scoring a crucial goal on his return after three-and-a-half months on the sidelines. O'Nien came off the bench to score Sunderland's second goal as the Black Cats came from behind to win 3-1 against Fleetwood Town at the Stadium of Light and reignite their play-off challenge.
It was O'Nien's first outing since the end of November, having undergone shoulder surgery to cure a longstanding problem, and he was delighted to play such an important part in the win. "It's been a tough three-and-a half months but for moments like that [the goal on Tuesday] it was worth it," he said.
"You do all your rehab and do all your work for moments like this and I couldn't have really wrote it much better on a personal note - and for the team as well." O'Nien admits he found it hard when he was out of the side and last month he detailed his thoughts and insecurities in a social media post, outlining the physical and emotional struggle he went through while undergoing his rehab work.
