'I didn't have reason to doubt myself' - Slater ready to 'concentrate on football'

After Hull City's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa , Regan Slater thanked the club's owner and chairman Acun Ilicali for sticking to his word and ensuring he was offered a new contract. "The chairman said he would reward us, and he has stuck to his word. Thank you, Mr Chairman," the 26-year-old told BBC Radio Humberside. Slater's new deal commits him to the club until the summer of 2029. The midfielder said he was "delighted" to stay and can now he "concentrate on the football" with the extension confirmed. So far, the Sheffield United academy graduate has featured in every Tigers fixture this season, with Sergej Jakirovic's side having taken seven points from their opening three Premier League games and progressing to the third round of the Carabao Cup, where they face Sunderland on Tuesday. "We do the basics really well every game. Everyone works for each other. If we're not going to do that, then we won't get results in football matches," added Slater. "I feel like we're just comfortable to not have the ball - we never really panic. "It has been a good start. The back three gets a lot of plaudits and the lads who have come on have been outstanding. Everyone is putting a shift in. "I didn't have a reason to doubt myself and I have got off to a good start along with all the other lads." Hit play above to hear the full clip or listen on BBC Sounds here