I don't want to be here to make up the numbers, I want to be in the team

CHARLES DISCUSSES RETURN FROM INJURY AND SETS OUT FC AMBITIONS

- By DAN TOMLINSON

To say Hull FC half-back Jack Charles has faced his fair share of adversity over the last year would be a more than fair assessment.

However, rather than mope around, the teenager has used the tough times to make himself better both mentally and physically.

And now he's got his reward, with the perseverance paying off and two injury setbacks firmly behind him after a welcome, and winning, return to the first team as Hull defeated Salford 38-6 on Sunday.

But if you think a first Super League appearance of the season brings any satisfaction to Charles, who selflessly took the onus for Hull's poor form last year, then think again. The half, who has another season to go on his current deal, is targeting a long-term role at the club and learning off Hull’s current maestro, Aidan Sezer.