Bristol City 1-2 Hull City: Defenders Harry Maguire and Michael Dawson on target as Tigers claim morale-boosting win in EFL Cup

Daily Mail | October 25, 2016

Michael Dawson refused a Cup rest to inspire a morale-boosting night for Premier League strugglers Hull.

The club captain scored a powering header to crown an inspiring defensive display on Tuesday night as he backed up his rallying cry with action.

Former Spurs star Dawson, 32, only returned from a foot injury that has kept him out since pre-season at the weekend and was expected to sit out this tie to be sure of facing Watford on Saturday.

Hull City took the lead just before half-time against Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Tuesday night

Ryan Mason's deep corner was headed home by defender Harry Maguire to put Hull ahead in the 44th minute

Highly-rated defenderu00a0Maguire celebrates after giving his side a vital lead in the EFL Cup fourth-round tie — Highly-rated defender Maguire celebrates after giving his side a vital lead in the EFL Cup fourth-round tie

But after telling his team mates that getting into the quarter-finals would be the ideal way to restore their battered confidence, he made sure he led from the front.