West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble was delighted with his goal in their 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers.

Noble marked his 100th appearance for the Hammers with an exquisite finish off the outside of his right foot and it was just as well because they were pinned back for long periods before escaping with another point in their quest for a European place.

Noble said: "To try and do that was the only option I had. One out of 50 comes off and this one did.

"Maybe six months ago we would have lost that game. So it shows we are determined. If we can carry on, I'm sure we will sit in seventh place at the end of the season."