Hull City winger Stephen Quinn was delighted to see action for their draw with Aston Villa.
Quinn stepped in for the injured Robbie Brady.
He said: "It's great to be back in the starting line-up after tearing my hamstring quite late in the off-season.
"It is unfortunate Robbie has had to have an operation, but I hope to cement my place in the team now.
"Robbie has been brilliant, with the goals he has scored, but it's up to me now to step in and do well in his absence.
"It's not the biggest squad in the league here, but there is a real buzz about the place and a spirit among the players that will hopefully keep pushing us up the table."
