Hull defender Charlie Hughes has made his return after missing the start of the season through injury and hernia surgery.

The 23-year-old played 45 minutes for the club's under-21 side in a match against Fleetwood Town and said he is "delighted" to play his first match since the Championship play-off final in May.

Speaking to BBC Radio Humberside, Hughes said: "It was a really nice moment to be back on the grass with a smile on my face,"

"It felt really good out there. [I had] no problems and feel no pain. A big thank you to the medical staff because it's been a frustrating few months, but I'm back out there feeling good.

"I was very confident on the pitch in everything I was doing, there wasn't any moments where I was backing out of challenges or anything. [Playing] for 45 minutes was always the first box to tick.

"I'm gutted I've missed the first few games but If I could go back in time I wouldn't change anything. Now my body is coping, I'm back on the grass and I'm just thinking about the next step now."