Another of the "Hull four" to have been with the club since its Fourth Division days. Can do a job in most positions when called upon
Returning in January 2008 after 11 months out with a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee, this versatile performer played a valuable role as the Tigers clinched their first-ever promotion to the top flight four months later.
Snapped up from non-League Alfreton Town for £15,000 in September 2003, France is one of only four players to have been with Hull throughout their run from the fourth tier to the Premier League (the others are: Ian Ashbee, Andy Dawson and Boaz Myhill).
Nominally a right midfielder, he has featured on the left, at full-back and ‘in the hole’ for City and remains popular for his wholehearted approach.