Second-year scholar Josh Ward felt the whole team gained valuable experience from the 3-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday U23s.
An own goal and goals from Andre Green and Elias Kachunga condemned a young Hull City U23s to defeat in the Professional Development League.
“It was great to have that battle against experienced players,” said the defender.
“As a young player, you want to be playing against those experienced players at every opportunity, because it tests your own personal ability both on and off the ball. It was a different test for us all and I think it’s a learning curve we can all take and learn from and progress forward.