Amir went unnoticed, but not by our group

Think Hull FC big guns, and names like Zak Hardaker, John Asiata, and Aidan Sezer spring to mind.

- By DAN TOMLINSON

Hull FC's Amir Bourouh

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However, there's one player in the Black and Whites’ squad that people are sleeping on: Amir Bourouh.

That's the view of Hull fullback Will Pryce, who believes the hooker - who was nominated for Hull’s Player of the Year by head coach John Cartwright and co. at the end of last season - is the most underrated player at the club.

Back in preseason training after a six-week break, Bourouh is set to lead the side from the dummy half role again and he’s backed to have a big year, not just defensively, but offensively as well.

“I think Amir went a bit unnoticed last year but definitely not within the group,” Pryce told the Mail.

“Behind closed doors we appreciate what he does massively.