Sebastian Larsson has praised Sunderland for 'digging deep' to earn a 1-1 draw at Hull City.

The Black Cats edged four points clear of the relegation zone last night as they came from behind to secure a share of the spoils at the KC Stadium.

Dame N'Doye put the hosts ahead early on before Jack Rodwell netted a late equaliser for the visitors.

Despite admitting that he and his teammates could have won the game against their fellow strugglers, Larsson believes that Sunderland can be satisfied with a point.

"In way we're pleased to have come back from a losing position, especially because of the way they got the goal as it was sloppy defending," he told the club's official website.

"We dug deep because I thought we had a spell where we struggled after the goal, but we slowly got to grips with it in the second half and I thought we were the better team. We were pleased to come back but I think we're also a little disappointed we haven't won the game."

Sunderland are back in Premier League action on March 14 when they entertain Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light.