Radford: We dodged a bullet

Clubb crashed over mid-way through the second half, appearing to throw Warriors a lifeline as they chased down FC’s lead at Wembley.

The prop lost the ball as he rolled over the line and replays suggested the ball had been dislodged by the Hull players before he touched it down.

But the video referee denied the Londoner a try and Hull went on to win 18-14.

“I honestly thought Tony Clubb’s was a try - I thought we dodged a bullet there,” said Radford.

“I was worried throughout the game. Give their coach credit. It’s bread from their coach - they don’t go away.”

Radford watched through splayed fingers as his side held off numerous Warriors threats as the clock ticked down to claim their second Cup success in a row.

And the coach said he knew his side would have to fight until the final hooter.

“I was very aware and that’s what we spoke about all week. If it took until the 79th minute to get it then that was how it had to be done,” he said.