Patience is the key for FC young gun Charles

TEEN HALF-BACK JACK BACK PLAYING AGAIN AFTER TOUGH INJURIES

- By DAN TOMLINSON

PATIENCE - that’s the key for Hull FC half-back Jack Charles this summer, who has been told by head coach John Cartwright to keep being patient as he bids for his shot at first team level.

Craving rhythm, continuity, and the like, Charles is now fully fit again, playing half a dozen games now for both the club's reserves side and on dual registration at Doncaster.

Getting into the swing of things once more, Charles has overcome both hamstring and ankle injuries suffered in pre-season, with constant games now his desire.

Knocking on Cartwright’s door, Charles played a key role in a reserves derby victory on Saturday. Scoring one try, the 19-year-old also assisted two more in a classy account for the second-string outfit, who defeated Hull KR 28-12 in a largely one-sided affair at Cottingham Tigers’ Hilltop site.

But while there is satisfaction in playing again, there's no hiding that Charles, who played 16 first-team games last season, wants more. But he knows what he has to do, with the young gun as focused as ever to keep improving and hit his goals.