Steve Bruce pleased with Hull City fight

Hull City manager Steve Bruce has insisted that he is pleased with the fight that his players have shown so far this season.

The Tigers have picked up four points from four games in the Premier League, leaving themselved in 15th place in the table.

"We're under no illusion as to how difficult it's going to be and every game is going to be tough, but we're making a fist of it and we're up and running," Bruce told the club's official website. "Hopefully we can still improve."

Hull return to action on Saturday when they travel to Newcastle United.