Michael Dawson: Hull sign Tottenham defender

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Image caption, Michael Dawson was Tottenham's captain last season

Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson has completed a move to Hull, ending a nine-year stay at White Hart Lane.

Hull are reported to have paid 拢3.5m for the 30-year-old, who has signed a three-year deal with the Tigers.

"I have been at Tottenham for almost a decade and loved every minute of it," said Dawson who made 324 appearances for the north London club.

Dawson was made club captain at Tottenham in 2012 and has won four England caps.

Hull manager Steve Bruce said he hoped the former Nottingham Forest defender would be the first of "two or three" new signings.

Dawson adds to Bruce's options at centre-back with the Tigers having played a three-man defence in their opening two league games.

Harry Maguire, signed from Sheffield United earlier this summer for 拢2.5m, along with Curtis Davies, James Chester, Alex Bruce and Paul McShane provide competition in the position.

Tottenham have been linked with Sevilla centre-back Federico Fazio, whose release clause is reportedly 拢8m.