Hull City manager, Steve Bruce, was pleased to see Nigeria international Sone Aluko return to action last weekend against Bristol City.<br /><br />With Michael Dawson and Andrew Robertson ruled out of Friday night&rsquo;s fixture against Derby County due to injury and suspension respectively, the reappearance of Aluko and two other first - teamers is a welcome development.<br /><br />&ldquo;It was nice to see Curtis and Sone back on the pitch on Saturday, and I have to say that Curtis and Harry Maguire played very well together when Michael Dawson went off injured, &rdquo; Bruce told hullcitytigers.com.<br /><br />&ldquo;The squad is there for a reason and we&rsquo;ll see what we&rsquo;ve got for Friday night. &rdquo;<br /><br />Sone Aluko has been included in Steve Bruce&rsquo;s starting XI for Championship games four times this season while he was a substitute in 8 games.<br /><br />Photo Credit : hullcitytigers.com<br />