Will Grigg beaming as Sunderland make their way to Wembley | OneFootball

Will Grigg has revealed his delight at scoring the goal that took Sunderland back to Wembley.

Grigg was instrumental in the Black Cats win over Bristol Rovers this week, netting just before half-time in their 2-0 victory.

It meant a trip to Wembley for the time since 2014 and the Northern Irishman was thrilled to be the man to do it.

“It was a great win and personally it was nice to get that goal,” Grigg told the Echo.

“It was a great little ball from Max, my touch was perfect and I got my shot off quickly.

“I’ve said it from day one, if I get into positions to score… I know I’ve missed a few recently but it doesn’t happen very often.

“Max knows my little runs and as soon as he shaped to play it out wide I knew there was a chance he was going to be cutting it back,” he added.

“It always helps when you’ve got that connection.

“It was a great ball and I was really pleased to finish it off.”

Sunderland take on Portsmouth in the Checkatrade final later on this month, and Grigg’s positive it will be an occasion to remember.

“[The final] is going to be a great occasion

“You have to take it in while you can, but at the end of the day it’s a game of football and you have to win it.

“You have to approach the game as normally as possible. I’m sure the gaffer will be brilliant [in that sense] as well.

“You have to enjoy it, take it in, and try and win it.

“It’s probably the perfect fixture for the EFL and everyone involved.

“It’s going to be an unbelievable day, two big fanbases, two big clubs.”