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."
Listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds or by pressing play below
