Alan Sheehan | That win was down to our mentality

Alan Sheehan praised the resilience of his Swansea City side after they came from behind to claim all three points at Blackburn Rovers.

The Swans had trailed to a Todd Cantwell header at Ewood Park, but they hit back with a stunning Goncalo Franco volley on the stroke of half-time.

They went on to claim the three points when substitutes Adam Idah and Liam Cullen combined for the Wales international to fire home the winner with 23 minutes to go.

The Swans then defended manfully during the closing stages as the hosts pushed for a late leveller, and ended up claiming just a third win at Ewood Park in 53 years.

Head coach Sheehan admitted his side had not been at their best in East Lancashire, but was proud of the way they showed a mix of grit and quality to move to within a point of the play-off spots.

“I think we showed a great mentality,” he said.

“We have played a lot better than that and not won games this season.

“We huffed and puffed in the first half and then we found that one moment of quality with an incredible volley by Goncalo.

“I was delighted for him and then we started the second half, made a couple of changes and ultimately Adam comes on and shows wonderful composure and Culls is there in the right place and that decides the game.

“We sunk in a bit after that, but we defended our box really, really well and gave them very little.

“We managed the game, and sometimes you have to come to places and find a way to get results.

“Obviously we want to play well, but tonight was about mentality and resilience and we are very happy to come away with the three points.”