Opposition view: McCann pleased Hull 'stood up' against unique Cobblers challenge

Hull City manager Grant McCann knew his side would have to 'stand up and be counted' to earn victory against the Cobblers on Saturday.

The Tigers never hit top gear but they didn't need to as Keane Lewis-Potter and George Honeyman scored twice in nine first-half minutes to secure all three points.

McCann was aware of the unique challenge Northampton would present his side and he felt they were well worth their victory.

"I think the game was everything we thought it would be," said McCann. "They play in a certain way and have a certain style and they like to get the ball forward very quickly.

"They fling things into your box from throw-ins and corners and you've got to stand up and be counted and I thought to a man we showed real bravery today.

"We then capped it off with two excellent goals and could have scored another couple in the second-half but all in all we're delighted with another three points.

"The first goal is something we've worked on in the training ground and it was an excellent delivery and a good header and then I was delighted with the second goal because it was a great pass and a nice finish.

"It's difficult when you're playing against a team where there's not going to be any real football in the game because it's hard to deal with and they sometimes suck you into that way of playing.

"Their style works for them and they're used to winning games playing that way so we're pleased with the victory and it's a good start to the season but it's only a start."