HULL manager Steve Bruce praised Chuba Akpom's reaction as he hit an FA Cup hat-trick in the 3-1 win at Bury.

 
Manager thrilled by Chuba Akpom's hat-trick after Arsenal loanee's outburst last week
Chuba Akpom reaction pleases Steve Bruce
 
Bruce has overlooked Akpom since the Championship leaders' defeat at Preston over Christmas.
And, according to the Tigers boss, the on-loan Arsenal striker "spat his dummy out last week".
But the 20-year-old returned into the starting line-up at League One Bury and responded with an early opener before sealing his first senior treble after the break.
 
The hosts claimed a late consolation but could not prevent the 2014 runners-up booking their place in the fifth round.
Bruce said: "I'm delighted for Chuba. He spat his dummy out last week and threw his toys out of the pram.
"He's a young player with lots of ability and I'm sure it'll do him the world of good. It's good to see him get a hat-trick and I'm sure he'll remember that for a while."
 
Manager thrilled by Chuba Akpom's hat-trick after Arsenal loanee's outburst last week
Chuba Akpom bagged his first hat-trick against Bury
 
"I used the squad, like I always do, and if I can call on players like that then it bodes well."
On the game, Bruce added: It was difficult for us because of the conditions but I was pleased with the way we went about it.
"To be fair to Bury, they were spirited and aggressive, and they made it a proper cup tie. In the end we got the breaks and that little bit of quality saw us through."

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