Hull City boss Phil Brown says there's positives for the club to come out of their failed bid for new Manchester United signing Michael Owen.

He said: "We had hoped to meet with Michael before we went to Italy but when you're up against Manchester United, you know you're on the back-foot.

"To be in a two-horse race with Manchester United for an England international gives me great pride.

"He was ready to consider coming to Hull City but he has joined the champions of England. You can't argue with that but for me it was positive to see us in the running."