Shane Long scored his first goal for Hull City as Steve Bruce's side held Champions League hopefuls Tottenham.

January signing Long curled home 12 minutes in after being put clear by strike partner Nikica Jelavic.

That was Hull's first league goal in 2014, and they almost added a second when Jelavic sent a free-kick wide.

Paulinho equalised for Spurs with a smart turn and shot, with Jelavic denied a late winner for Hull when his low drive was kept out by Hugo Lloris.Despite squandering that late chance, Hull - two points clear of the relegation zone - are likely to be the happier of the sides.

Their new front two of Long and Jelavic showed signs of a promising partnership that should possess the firepower to pull them away from danger.